activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 13
- Assisting with CBP One application process Immigration Application Support & Legal RepresentationOffers digital workshops to assist individuals with completing the CBP One application.
- Conduct educational programs and immersion experiences Immersive Migration Workshops & SimulationsConducts educational programs and facilitated encounters between migrants and others to build solidarity. This includes presentations to schools, churches, and organizations on US-Mexico border realities and immigration policies, and 3-6 day Immersion Experiences focused on immigration and border realities.
- Conducting educational programs and immersion experiencesConducts educational programs and facilitates encounters between migrants and others to build solidarity. This includes presentations to schools, churches, and organizations on border realities and immigration policies, and 3-6 day Immersion Experiences focused on immigration and border realities. The organization also founded and operates a network of high school youth groups called Kino Teens.
- Operate youth groups Youth Border Exchange ProgramsOperates a network of high school youth groups across the country, starting with the first Kino Teens group at Lourdes Catholic School in Nogales, Arizona.
- Operate youth groups focused on border issues Youth Border Exchange ProgramsOperates a network of high school youth groups across the country, including the first Kino Teens group at Lourdes Catholic School in Nogales, Arizona, to engage youth in understanding and addressing border realities.
- Provide humanitarian assistance and basic needs support to migrantsProvides direct humanitarian assistance and holistic accompaniment to migrants in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, including food, shelter, clothing, medical attention, and daily meal services. The shelter has a capacity for 85 people per day, allowing stays of up to 10 days, and a medical clinic with a doctor available Monday to Friday.
- Provide legal services to migrants Asylum-Seeker Legal Assistance at BorderOffers legal services to migrants at its migrant aid center in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, in partnership with the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project. This includes Mexican legal assistance with an attorney available Tuesday to Saturday, and assistance with completing the CBP One application through digital workshops.
- Provide legal services to migrants Asylum-Seeker Legal Assistance at BorderProvides legal services to migrants at its migrant aid center in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, in partnership with the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project. This includes Mexican legal assistance with an attorney available Tuesday to Saturday and assistance with completing the CBP One application through digital workshops.
- Provide occupational support Reentry Job Training for WomenProvides occupational support through a Livelihood Project, which includes an Embroidery and Sewing Workshop, to assist migrants.
- Provide occupational support Reentry Job Training for WomenProvides occupational support through a Livelihood Project, which includes an Embroidery and Sewing Workshop.
- Providing humanitarian assistance and holistic accompaniment to migrantsProvides direct humanitarian assistance and holistic accompaniment to migrants in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, including food, shelter, clothing, medical attention, and group therapy sessions. The shelter has a capacity for 85 people per day for stays up to 10 days, and a medical clinic with a doctor available Monday to Friday.
- Providing legal services to migrants Asylum-Seeker Legal Assistance at BorderOffers legal services to migrants at its migrant aid center in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, in partnership with the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, including Mexican legal assistance with an attorney available Tuesday to Saturday. The program has expanded to include two attorneys and three legal assistants.
- Providing occupational support to migrants Reentry Job Training for WomenOffers occupational support through a Livelihood Project, which includes an Embroidery and Sewing Workshop.
advocacy · 3
- Advocating for migration policy changes Immigration Policy AdvocacyEngages in policy advocacy related to migration in Mexico and the United States, including advocating for the restoration of asylum on the US-Mexico border.
- Engage in policy advocacy Immigration Policy AdvocacyEngages in policy advocacy related to migration in Mexico and the United States, specifically advocating for the restoration of asylum on the US-Mexico border.
- Engage in policy advocacy Immigration Policy AdvocacyEngages in policy advocacy related to migration in Mexico and the United States, including advocating for the restoration of asylum on the US-Mexico border.
research · 3
- Conduct research and publish reports on migration issuesConducts ongoing, in-depth documentation of migrants' experiences in Mexico and the U.S., including surveys in its Aid Center for Migrants to gather information and document abuses. The organization publishes various reports on topics such as DHS oversight, human tolls of deportations, and migrant abuse at the border.
- Conduct research and publish reports on migration issuesConducts ongoing, in-depth documentation of migrants' experiences in Mexico and the U.S., including surveys in its Aid Center for Migrants to gather basic information and document abuses. The organization publishes reports on topics such as DHS oversight, human tolls of deportations, and migrant abuse at the border.
- Conducting research and publishing reports on migration issuesConducts ongoing, in-depth documentation of migrants' experiences in Mexico and the U.S., including surveys in its Aid Center for Migrants to gather information and document abuses. The organization also supports research on various topics related to migration and publishes reports on issues such as DHS oversight, deportations, and border policies.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Advocacy for Humane and Just Migration Policy humane_migration_policyAdvocates for migration policies and practices that are humane, just, and workable, addressing power imbalances, speaking out against injustice, and empowering migrants with information and legal assistance.
- Binational Solidarity and Advocacy binational_solidarity_modelAddresses migration as a multinational phenomenon through a binational program model, advocating for humane, just, and workable migration policies in both the U.S. and Mexico. This approach is grounded in faith-based principles and aims to challenge power imbalances and promote justice and equity for migrants.
- Empowerment through Information and Legal Support empowermentEmpowers migrants to make informed decisions about their immigration cases by providing essential information, legal orientations, pro se assistance, and legal representation, particularly for those seeking asylum.
- Experiential and Transformative Education experiential educationUses immersion experiences and educational encounters between migrants and host communities to foster solidarity, humanize immigration issues, and build long-term partnerships for more welcoming communities.
- Experiential and Transformative Education experiential_educationUtilizes immersion experiences and educational encounters to humanize the immigration issue, foster solidarity between migrants and host communities, and build partnerships. This strategy aims to create more welcoming communities by promoting understanding, empathy, and critical reflection on migration complexities.
- Faith-Based Binational Approach faith-based discernmentGrounds its migration ministry in faith and spiritual discernment, applying a binational model to address migration as a multinational phenomenon through humanitarian assistance, education, and advocacy, all while upholding the dignity of the human person.
- Faith-Based Organizational Decision-Making faith-based discernmentGrounds organizational decision-making in faith and spiritual discernment, while maintaining an inclusive environment that welcomes people of all creeds.
- Holistic Accompaniment holistic_accompanimentProvides comprehensive support to migrants that addresses their physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs, extending beyond basic aid to foster a community of care.
- Holistic Accompaniment holistic_accompanimentProvides comprehensive support to migrants that addresses their physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs, extending beyond basic aid to foster a "Community of Care." This approach recognizes the full humanity of migrants and aims to support them in all dimensions of their experience.
- Radical Hospitality radical hospitalityCreates a welcoming environment and shares meals with all individuals, regardless of their background, as a fundamental practice of hospitality.
- Radical Hospitality radical_hospitalityPractices radical hospitality by creating a welcoming environment and sharing meals with all individuals, regardless of their background, as a fundamental expression of human dignity and community.
- Radical Hospitality and Empowerment radical_hospitalityPractices radical hospitality by creating welcoming environments and sharing meals, while also empowering migrants with crucial information and legal assistance to make informed decisions about their immigration cases. This approach emphasizes dignity and self-determination for individuals navigating the immigration system.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Border Action Team
Offers legal orientations and representation for migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. in partnership with the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project.
Immersion Experiences
Provides transformative educational experiences for participants to engage with migrants and understand immigration issues.
Kino Teens
A network of high school youth groups that equips students to welcome immigrants into their communities.
Migrant Outreach Center
Provides food, shelter, clothing, medical attention, and legal assistance to migrants in Nogales, Sonora.
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project Partner — Partners to provide legal services to migrants at the migrant aid center in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.
- Florence Refugee and Immigration Project- Border Action team Partner — Offers weekly "Asylum info sessions" and special info sessions for individuals and families with CBPOne appointments.
- FreeWill Partner — Partnership providing a secure online tool for donors to create or update wills and designate legacy gifts to Kino Border Initiative
- Juan Cuellar Partner — Director of Education and Advocacy
- Lourdes Catholic School Partner — The first Kino Teens group was founded at this school in Nogales, Arizona.
- Mexico Government — Conducts policy advocacy within Mexico
- Nogales, Arizona Partner — Binational operational site for humanitarian assistance and advocacy programs.
- Nogales, Sonora Partner — Binational operational site for humanitarian assistance and advocacy programs.
- Rafael Chee Partner — Attorney in Mexico
- Save the Children Partner — Provides a safe space for girls and boys.
- Sr. Tracey Horan, SP Partner — Associate Director of Education and Advocacy for the United States
- United States Government — Conducts policy advocacy within the United States
- WOLA Partner — Co-published the report "Abuses at the U.S. – Mexico Border".