The reality of life on the borderlands is much more complex and unjust than most people realize. Hope 4 Humanity offers an experiential learning pilgrimage that explores the causes and difficulties of migration and the impact of U.S. immigration policies. This pilgrimage will bring to the forefront the voices of migrants and people committed to social change through hands-on experiences like visiting migrant shelters (in the U.S. and Mexico) and interacting with migrants. We will learn about the economics of migration.
Hope 4 Humanity has partnered with Abara in El Paso, TX.
Abara is linked with nearly 20 migrant shelters on both sides of the border. They partner with local leaders to facilitate connections through hospitality, advocacy, and friendship. Team Abara is resourcing shelter leaders, welcoming new arrivals, and assisting migrant entrepreneurs. We join in solidarity with families who are fleeing rivers of violence, despair, and natural disasters in search of refuge, safety, and community.
Check out Abara here: https://www.abara.org/
Dates: May 6-10, 2024
Cost:
$650 per person (includes dormitory-style accommodation, lunch, dinner, programming, and local transportation). Transportation to El Paso is at the participant’s expense. The participant should book their own transportation to arrive on May 6 and depart on May 10.
$600 per person (excludes accommodation; includes local transportation, lunch, dinner, and programming). Hotel and transportation to El Paso are at the participant’s expense. The participant should book their own transportation to arrive on May 6 and depart on May 10. We will have a block of rooms at The Hotel Indigo; single occupancy is $503, double occupancy is $252. The participant will pay the hotel at check-in.