This month we share essays on misguided border policies and practices by the KBI’s Father Sean Carroll, S.J. and KBI supporter and immigration lawyer Christina DeConcini. We also include details about May’s immersion experiences. Border Realities: America Magazine published this article focusing on the reality of the migrant experience by KBI Executive Director, Father Sean Carroll, S.J. In it, Father Sean illuminates the critical need for the U.S. to “respond more effectively to the … [Read more...]
KBI May Announcements
This past month, the KBI participated in an immigration conference in Mexico, sponsored a video conference available for streaming, and hosted numerous immersion groups. We are also grateful to Xavier High School in New York City for raising $10,000 for the KBI at the Ignatian Social Justice Tournament! The KBI on the Road: In mid-April, Sister Alicia Guevara Pérez, M.E., the KBI’s Casa Nazareth Coordinator, traveled to Mexico City to participate in a conference sponsored by PRAMI (Program … [Read more...]
KBI April Announcements
This month, we share news of recent and upcoming conferences about immigration, advocacy, and social justice as well as information about the KBI’s participation in another Facebook Live video conference and details about March immersions. Live Video Conference: The KBI and the Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN) will host their third Facebook Live video conference, “Witness from the Border,” featuring updates from the KBI, a migrant testimony, and ideas from University of Scranton students … [Read more...]
KBI March Announcements
This month, we share first fundraising numbers from our Eighth Annual KBI Dinner, news of a recent Kino Teens trip to California and recent high school immersions, and a welcome to our new Education and Social Media Coordinator, Katie Sharar. Annual Phoenix Dinner: The Eighth Annual Kino Border Initiative Dinner on Saturday, March 3, 2017, was a tremendous success! An unprecedented 440 KBI supporters attended, contributing a preliminary total of $220,000 to our aid, education, and advocacy … [Read more...]
KBI February Announcements
The KBI hosted the Third Annual Walking in Mercy Youth Summit and several immersions; Father Pete Neeley spoke about the border and the KBI’s mission in Akron, Ohio; and there are fundraising efforts, from the large-scale to the personal, around the corner—the Eighth Annual Kino Border Initiative Dinner on March 3 in Phoenix, Arizona and the efforts of a KBI immersion alum who is running the L.A. Marathon to raise money for the KBI. Heartfelt thanks to all! Annual Phoenix Dinner: The Eighth … [Read more...]
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