Online Presence  We have continued to engage supporters of the Kino Border initiative via Facebook Live Events. On June 17th, we hosted an event including conversations with Graciela, a migrant currently living in Arizona as well as provided music, scripture reading, prayer, and moments of remembrance of those who have lost their lives in the dessert. Watch here. On June 30th, we hosted a conversation with Adriana, a migrant mom currently in Nogales as well as Camila, a high school student … [Read more...]

The spring is typically busy at the comedor as we host school groups, visitors, volunteers, and offer services to the migrants who are deported to or waiting in Nogales. Due to the pandemic, the educational activities and humanitarian services we have historically offered have been temporarily reduced. As we--like everyone--confronts this reality, we are beginning to move toward alternatives ways of connecting virtually and find ways to ensure that migrants know they have dignity.  1) … [Read more...]

This month's news includes updates on how life at KBI has changed in response to the coronavirus, including a regular educational presence on Facebook Live. Additionally, we are hiring for a Director of Communications, include updates on the annual Arizona Gives Day, and welcomed two university groups in early March.  1) KBI Hiring: We are hiring for a Director of Communications!  This position is responsible for humanizing the realities of migration and encouraging engagement from … [Read more...]

In the last month, we  celebrated the historic inauguration of our new Migrant Aid Center, with hundreds of supporters in attendance to march the momentous occasion. We also hosted four immersion groups from two states and include details on the upcoming Phoenix benefit dinner. 1) New Migrant Aid Center Inaugurated: The Kino Border Initiative formally inaugurated our new Migrant Aid Center on Wednesday, February 12th. Over 600 people were in attendance to mark the occasion, including … [Read more...]

2020 got off to a full start at the Kino Border Initiative! We report here on an annual event for high schoolers in the Arizona/Sonora area to fortify advocacy networks among area youth; staff travel to Chicago; a Tucson protest against Remain in Mexico; preparations for the grand opening celebration; and several immersion groups.  1) Walking in Mercy: On Saturday, February 8th, scores of students and staff from eight Arizona high schools and one Mexican high school gathered at San … [Read more...]