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{{Short description|Catholic immigration aid organization}}
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[[File:Kino Border Initiative.jpg|260 px|right|Kino Border Initiative in 2020|thumb]]

'''Kino Border Initiative (KBI)''' since 2008 has united six [[Catholic church|Catholic]] organizations in an effort to be a humanizing presence and to foster bi-national solidarity on the issue of migration on the U.S.-Mexico border through direct assistance and accompaniment, education, research, and advocacy.
'''Kino Border Initiative (KBI)''' since 2008 has united six [[Catholic church|Catholic]] organizations in an effort to be a humanizing presence and foster bi-national solidarity on the issue of migration on the U.S.–Mexico border through direct assistance and accompaniment, education, research, and advocacy.{{citations|date=January 2024}}


==History==
==History==
In 2008 and 2009 in [[Nogales, Arizona]], and [[Nogales, Sonora]], Mexico, this work was begun by six organizations: the California Province of the [[Society of Jesus]], [[Jesuit Refugee Service]]/USA, the Missionary Sisters of the Eucharist, the Mexican Province of the Society of Jesus, the [[Diocese of Tucson]], and the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hermosillo|Archdiocese of Hermosillo]]. Its purpose is to break down barriers to humane, just, and workable migration, affirming human dignity and solidarity. KBI gives direct assistance and accompanies migrants, educates communities on both sides of the border, and collaborates with networks of research and advocacy to transform policy at all levels of government.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asucatholic.org/MissionTrip|title=Mission Trip|website=All Saints Catholic Newman Center|language=en|access-date=2017-02-20}}</ref> It sees its work in continuity with the historic record of the USA in welcoming immigrants, and in support of international standards for the treatment of refugees.
In 2008 and 2009 in [[Nogales, Arizona]], and [[Nogales, Sonora]], Mexico, this work was begun by six organizations: the California Province of the [[Society of Jesus]], [[Jesuit Refugee Service]]/USA, the Missionary Sisters of the Eucharist, the Mexican Province of the Society of Jesus, the [[Diocese of Tucson]], and the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hermosillo|Archdiocese of Hermosillo]]. Its purpose is to break down barriers to humane, just, and workable migration, affirming human dignity and solidarity. KBI gives direct assistance and accompanies migrants, educates communities on both sides of the border, and collaborates with networks of research and advocacy to transform policy at all levels of government.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asucatholic.org/MissionTrip|title=Mission Trip|website=All Saints Catholic Newman Center|language=en|access-date=2017-02-20}}</ref> It sees its work in continuity with the historic record of the US in welcoming immigrants, and in support of international standards for the treatment of refugees.


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|3}}
{{Reflist|3}}

==External links==
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[[Category:Christian refugee aid organizations]]
[[Category:Christian refugee aid organizations]]
[[Category:Refugee aid organizations in the United States]]
[[Category:Refugee aid organizations in the United States]]
[[Category:Society of Jesus in Arizona]]

Latest revision as of 07:34, 6 January 2024

Kino Border Initiative
Established2008; 16 years ago (2008)
PurposeRefugee service
HeadquartersNogales, Arizona
Region served
Mexico & Central America
Membership
Open to all
Official language
Spanish/English
Executive Director
Sean Carroll
AffiliationsJesuit & Catholic
Budget
$700,000 per year[1]
Staff
15[2]
Websitewww.kinoborderinitiative.org
Remarks6 founders +14 partner
Kino Border Initiative in 2020

Kino Border Initiative (KBI) since 2008 has united six Catholic organizations in an effort to be a humanizing presence and foster bi-national solidarity on the issue of migration on the U.S.–Mexico border through direct assistance and accompaniment, education, research, and advocacy.

History

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In 2008 and 2009 in Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, this work was begun by six organizations: the California Province of the Society of Jesus, Jesuit Refugee Service/USA, the Missionary Sisters of the Eucharist, the Mexican Province of the Society of Jesus, the Diocese of Tucson, and the Archdiocese of Hermosillo. Its purpose is to break down barriers to humane, just, and workable migration, affirming human dignity and solidarity. KBI gives direct assistance and accompanies migrants, educates communities on both sides of the border, and collaborates with networks of research and advocacy to transform policy at all levels of government.[3] It sees its work in continuity with the historic record of the US in welcoming immigrants, and in support of international standards for the treatment of refugees.

References

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  1. ^ "Initiative eases transition back to Mexico for those deported through Nogales". Retrieved 2017-02-20.
  2. ^ "Education – Kino Border Initiative". Kino Border Initiative. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
  3. ^ "Mission Trip". All Saints Catholic Newman Center. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
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