Migration with dignity means people are able to care for themselves and their families amid their mobility. Yet current policies that prevent migrants from working can make this impossible for a family that has recently arrived in the US. Today, we delve into one such story—that of Miriam and Jonathan, a couple that has been living in the United States for over a year as they work through the asylum process. Their story displays the importance of allowing asylum seekers to receive work permits …Read More
September – October Media Report
Human Trafficking threatens migrants in the Western Hemisphere. People seeking asylum are at greater risk of human trafficking and exploitation. This is one reason why bills like H.R. 1325, which allow migrants and asylum seekers authorization to work, are vital. To read more about how our siblings on the move experience this heightened threat to their safety, read more here. Journalists in Mexico targeted for investigating politicians with ties to organized crime. Mexico is among the most …Read More
September – October Announcements
Mark your calendar for our quinceañera! Join us on November 3rd, 2023, as we celebrate fifteen years of Kino! Our joyous Quinceañera anniversary will be hosted at the Migrant Outreach Center in Nogales, Sonora, MX. We’re featuring a meal, mass, and many cherished memories. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to commemorate this remarkable milestone. Ignatian family teach-in is coming up on October 28 - 30. Join us for the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice 2023 (IFTJ), an annual Catholic …Read More
Past, present, and future of food at the comedor
It was right around noon. Director of Education and Advocacy Pedro De Velasco hustled down the stairs to the dining area of the comedor, ready to grab a quick meal before heading back to work in his office. He served himself a steaming plate of rice and beans before sitting down at an empty table. A family approached him. They had a few questions. As Pedro began to answer these questions and open a broader conversation with the family, others began joining in. Soon, the entire table was …Read More
“None of us were able to sleep because we were so afraid.” Lenora recounts maltreatment and coercion in Border Patrol custody.
“None of us were able to sleep because we were so afraid,” Lenora* recalls when thinking about the night she spent with her children in Border Patrol custody. She and her three kids fled Southern Mexico to save her daughter – a man with a long history of brutal violence against women was targeting her and issuing threats. Once they arrived at the US - Mexico border, the family turned themselves over to Border Patrol agents. “The Border Patrol agent we turned ourselves into put us in a vehicle …Read More
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