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Humanitarian Aid and Holistic Accompaniment

Every year, thousands of migrant men, women and children are deported to Nogales, Sonora, Mexico or arrive in the city fleeing from Central America. They often arrive with only the clothes on their backs and a small plastic bag that contains their belongings. They often do not know where to turn to receive a meal, find shelter and to make a phone call. They also arrive emotionally and psychologically devastated, due to separation form their family members or the inability to work legally in the United States.

The Kino Border Initiative staffs three works that respond to the critical humanitarian needs of migrants:

Aid Center for Migrants (CAM – Initials in Spanish)
The CAM provides two meals a day to migrant men, women and children deported to Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. In 2016, it served over 46,000 meals. The CAM also distributes clothing and personal care items, as well as providing orientation for social service assistance. The KBI is blessed by the collaboration of organizations such as the Samaritans of Green Valley, No More Deaths, FESAC and parishes and individuals from Nogales, Sonora, Nogales, Arizona, Tucson, and Phoenix.

Nazareth House
Nazareth House is a shelter for migrant women and children, to respond to their vulnerability in the streets of Nogales, Sonora. It is a safe space where women and children can bathe, eat, sleep, call their families and reflect on their experience. They receive opportunities for prayer and pastoral support as well. In 2016, Nazareth House received 380 migrant women and children.

First Aid Station

Many migrants arrive in Nogales, Sonora with severely blistered feet, flu symptoms and dehydration. We offer some first aid assistance at the KBI Comedor.

“Thanks to God I have people around me who give me strength” (Gracias a Dios tengo gente en mi alrededor que me da fortaleza)"

– Migrant man in the comedor

“The Comedor” may look like something small ... but it has an unimaginable reach

– Volunteer

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KINO BORDER INITIATIVE
OUR LOCATION IN USA
P.O. Box 159
Nogales, AZ 85628-0159
(520) 287-2370
OUR LOCATION IN MEXICO
Boulevard Luis Donaldo Colosio #384,
Interior A
Colonia FOVISSSTE II
Nogales, Sonora, C.P. 84020
011-52 (631) 316-2086
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