Throughout 2020, there were moments when dark shadows were cast at the U.S.-Mexico border between the implementation of the devastating Remain in Mexico policy in Nogales, record breaking numbers of migrant deaths in the desert, rampant decimation of sacred land for border wall construction, and the onset of a pandemic that would alter the context of the border and our work in unimaginable ways. These moments challenged us to remain steadfast in our faith to seek out sources of light and hope. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2021
Josefa’s Story: “A light in the middle of the darkness”
Each month, we bring to you the story of a migrant, which typically document the life they left behind, their journey, and hopes for the future. New narratives emerged in 2020 that we have never experienced before as many asylum seekers spent the entire calendar year waiting in Nogales to access the asylum system in the United States. They never imagined spending more than a year in Nogales. Neither did we. However, amidst the uncertainty and inhumanity of these long waits, migrants, too, were … [Read more...]
December-January Media Report
The Senate Passed the Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act The Senate, in a rare moment of unanimous agreement, passed a humanitarian bill now signed into law that will provide funding and resources to be able to better locate and rescue migrants on their dangerous trek through the desert as well as identify remains for those who tragically do not survive the journey. Congressmen Gonzalez, who introduced the bill, pointed out that whereas this bill is an overdue start, “unless we invest … [Read more...]
December Announcements
Father Sean Carroll, SJ, Named Provincial of Jesuits West Our executive director, Fr. Sean Carroll, SJ, has been appointed by Father General Arturo Sosa, SJ, to serve as the next provincial of the Jesuit West Province, succeeding Fr. Scott Santarosa, SJ. He will step into the role on July 31st. We have been so very blessed to have his leadership and vision at KBI and his spirit and passion for accompanying migrants will live on in Nogales. Virtually Celebrating the Spirit of … [Read more...]
Kino Border Initiative Fundraiser : March 21, 2021
Thank you to KBI’s generous supporters for making the KBI fundraising event a huge success! It was an informative and engaging virtual event showcasing the KBI mission and tributes to Fr. Sean Carroll, S.J. and welcoming KBI's new Executive Director, Joanna Williams. If you didn’t get a chance to join the event, there is still time to watch! Mission Sponsors Companion Sponsors Event Hosts … [Read more...]