Kino Border Initiative: Jesuit Refugee Service/USA and partners begin work on border

An overview of the Kino Border Initiative. In collaboration with partner groups, JRS/USA seeks to serve the Church via the Kino Border Initiative by providing opportunities for pastoral formation and advocacy for the protection of human rights and the common good along the border between the United States and Mexico.

The success of the KBI depends on a vibrant and collaborative partnership among several organizations, including: the Diocese of Tucson, the Archdiocese of Hermosillo, the California Province of the Society of Jesus, the Mexico Province of the Society of Jesus, Jesuit Refugee Service/USA, and the Missionary Sisters of the Eucharist.

The mission of Jesuit Refugee Service/USA is to accompany, serve and defend the rights of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons, witnessing to Gods presence in vulnerable and often forgotten people driven from their homes by conflict, natural disaster, economic injustice, or violation of their human rights. As one of the ten geographic regions of the Jesuit Refugee Service, JRS/USA serves as the major refugee outreach arm of U.S. Jesuits and their institutional ministries, mobilizing their response to refugee situations in the U.S. and abroad. Through our advocacy and fund raising efforts, JRS/USA also provides support for the work of JRS throughout the world.

JRS/USA gives help, hope, ear and voice to vulnerable people on the move by being present to and bearing witness to their plight; by relieving their human suffering and restoring hope; by addressing the root causes of their displacement and improving international responses to refugee situations. In addition, JRS/USA inspires the Ignatian family and others to respond together to the needs of refugees and displaced persons worldwide and forges strong partnerships with like-minded institutions and agencies devoted to the cause of refugees and displaced persons.

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