Long-time board member Lucy Howell took on board chair duties in January, and reflects on the unique role of the KBI at the U.S.–Mexico border. The Kino Border Initiative is a very special place operating in the midst of the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the U.S.–Mexico border. The faith and gratitude of the thousands of migrants passing through the KBI, many of whom have endured indescribable hardships, remain a constant inspiration to staff, volunteers, donors and board members. Human …Read More
Archives for 2016
The Role of Advocacy
Establishing advocacy committees in the U.S. and Mexico to promote humane, just and workable policies for migrants is the latest in the KBI’s strategies to support migrant families, keep them safe, and create conditions in which they can thrive. Immigrant aid organizations and human rights groups work for legislative reform and social justice all year long, but the month of February, Ignatian Family Advocacy Month, is a chance to reach out to Catholics and other concerned individuals, …Read More
Up Close: The People of the KBI
Larry Hanelin, KBI Photographer and Donor When students from Brophy College Preparatory took to the migrant trail during their October 2015 KBI immersion, Larry Hanelin was right there with them. Instead of a water bottle, he brought along his trusty Nikon D4s. That’s what he carries whenever he heads to the KBI, and over the past two years he has visited the comedor, women’s shelter, border fence and streets of Nogales a half-dozen times, all to document the migrant experience and the …Read More
Immigration in the News
This month, our news line-up covers the latest on January’s immigration crackdown, President Obama’s 2014 executive actions, and the impact of Flint’s water crisis on undocumented families as well as a few articles that highlight the work of the KBI. Embed from Getty Images President Obama embraces restaurant owners Lilia and Carlos Yepez, after speaking about his executive actions on immigration at the Casa Azafran, a community center in Nashville. (December 9, 2014) From the …Read More
KBI February Announcements
Support the KBI by lending your voice to our advocacy efforts, or by attending the KBI Fundraising Dinner in Phoenix this month. February is Ignatian Family Advocacy Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the need for more humane immigration policies sponsored by Ignatian Solidarity Network. Pope Francis’s visit to Mexico later this month will also highlight the gravity of the migrant crisis. And at month’s end, Director of Education and Advocacy Joanna Williams will be …Read More