Archives for April 2016

As the presidential election year heats up, this month’s news coverage includes stories of troubling developments, such as migrant children without legal representation in asylum cases, as well as encouraging examples of advocacy work. Other articles cover the migrant experience, the contributions of undocumented workers to the U.S. economy, the upcoming Supreme Court case on immigration and more. From the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (2/25/16), four immigrants' rights organizations …Read More

Online Narratives about the Immigrant Experience There is nothing quite as compelling as hearing a story from the person who has lived it. When immigrants tell their stories, it includes experiences, details and emotion that third-person accounts cannot convey as directly or powerfully. These first-person narratives enhance our understanding of the struggles endured, and engage our empathy by asking us to identify directly with the person telling the story. Here are some recent examples of …Read More

In late February, soon after the Holy Father’s visit to Mexico, KBI Director of Education and Advocacy Joanna Williams visited Washington, D.C. as part of a human rights delegation advocating for greater protection of migrant rights and accountability at the border. Sometimes effective border work happens far from the border. On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., Joanna Williams, the KBI’s Director of Education and Advocacy, joined colleagues from five other immigrant rights organizations as …Read More

At the Kino Border Initiative, Holy Week, the highlight of the Church year, is observed with various activities, both celebratory and humble. In many ways, Holy Week at the KBI is like any other. Two meals are served every day; the shelter is in full operation; migrants can receive medical attention for injuries; and the advocacy work on behalf of individuals, families and all who are displaced and seeking reunion with friends and family continues uninterrupted. But a mindfulness of the …Read More