On October 18, 2012 Franck Genauzeau a reporter from France 2 news station in France visited Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico to learn about the realities of migration. They visited the Kino Border Initiative and interviewed a migrant about his journey. Their news report aired in Europe on November 12, 2012. It was viewed by 6 million people. To watch the report click here. …Read More
Visit from students from Princeton University
On Thursday, November 1, 2012, West Cosgrove the Director of Education hosted 15 students from Princeton University and made a presentation on the realities of migration on Arizona/Mexico border and of the work by the Kino Border Initiative. …Read More
People of Faith Participating in the Political Debate
Hello to all who read this blog. As you know the first few blog posts have been educational in nature, as I have tried to do a mini-on-line, basic immigration 101 course. I want to continue that for a few more sessions, but in this post, I want to look at a related but different topic. Last Tuesday was Election Day in the United States. The election for president was once again very closely contested, pointing out the continued divisions in our country. President Obama won somewhat easily …Read More
KBI’s First Annual Event in Hermosillo
This Thursday, November 8, 2012, the Kino Border Initiative is hosting it's first annual event in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. The fundraising event is a "Bohemian Night" theme with wine and cheese and a concert by tenors Cesar De Saracho and Ignacio Quijado. It is going to be held at the historical residence of Mrs. Tere Noriega de Arias. …Read More
West Cosgrove Receives the Border Hero Award
On Saturday, October 20, 2012, West Cosgrove the Director of Education for the Kino Border Initiative was recognized in El Paso, Texas for his years of dedication and of work along the U.S./Mexico border . He was presented with the "Border Hero" award by the organization Las Americas. West has been a border activist for the past seventeen years. He is the founder of Project Puente and Casa Puente. West has been involved in numerous community activities along the borderland, but most recently …Read More
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