This year, Kino officially turned 15 years old. As we’ve meditated both on this year and the last fifteen, we are overwhelmed with gratitude and hope for the future. More than ever, we are reminded that pursuing Migration with Dignity is a collective work, with each part of the body of Christ doing their part. Today, we share with you some of the key accomplishments of a broad coalition of faithful servants – migrants, staff, volunteers, partners, and people like you. As you read, we hope you …Read More
Archives for 2023
“If the Virgin Mary could do it, so could I.” María’s story.
Click here to watch a video of María sharing her story. Even in the middle of migration, life can still happen. María and her family fled violence in Guerrero, Mexico, and came to the US-Mexico border, hoping to seek asylum. When they arrived, they found out that Title 42 was still in effect. The border was closed. They were stranded. Together, they set about building a life in Nogales while they waited for the policy to change. But the situation became more urgent when Maria was shocked to …Read More
November – December Media Report Media Report
White House considers draconian anti-immigrant measures in talks with Congress The Biden administration signaled willingness to support drastic new measures to undo asylum access. Under the proposals, a new border authority for expelling migrants without asylum screenings, alongside an expanded immigration detention and deportation plan. Negotiations with a bipartisan group of Senators link these measures to securing aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Trading away refugee protections …Read More
November – December Announcements
We are so thankful to everyone who attended our annual Posada! This sacred event reminded us so much about the importance of our work in making migration a workable, humane, and just process for our brothers and sisters. Thank you to everyone who participated, and a special shout-out to partners like St. John Vianney’s parish, who donated food, pinatas, decorations, and lots of warm volunteers to make it an incredible day! New ways to give - There are several ways to give to support our …Read More
2023 Binational Posada
SAVE THE DATE- Kino Border Initiative invites you to join us on December 16th, for our binational posada. Las Posadas, (which means, “The Inns”), is a religious festival celebrated in Mexico and various Latin American countries. Families dress up as Joseph and Mary to reenact the Holy Family’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe place to give birth to their son, Jesus. This Posada season takes on a very different tone for people seeking asylum and humanitarian …Read More
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