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BorderLinks is an international leader in experiential education that raises awareness and inspires action around global political economics. BorderLinks grew out of the Sanctuary Movement in the 1980s when faith communities, universities, and other organizations rallied to advocate on behalf of thousands of refugees fleeing persecution in Central America. Today, BorderLinks educational programs focus on issues of immigration, community formation, development, and social justice in the borderlands between Mexico, the U.S and beyond.As a bi-national organization, BorderLinks brings people together to build bridges of solidarity across North and Latin American borders and promote intercultural understanding and respect.
On each mission trip, we present the Gospel with fun and excitement, giving Pastors a resource to inspire their congregations. We also use the game of soccer to unite mission teams with those we serve whether through a pick-up game or a full-blown soccer tournament. Community development can be financial support that enables a pastor to celebrate his church’s anniversary or to provide food to hungry children in an orphanage. Community development is also support for schools from Tanzania to Haiti where our local partners are committed to educating the next generation.
FIUTS advances international understanding through cross-cultural experiences, student leadership, and community connections.
Chief Seattle Club's mission statement is to provide a sacred space to nurture, affirm, and renew the spirit of Urban Native Peoples. Founded in 1970, the Club is a day center for homeless/low-income Native Americans in Seattle, Washington. Seven days a week, 364 days a year, 100~ members come to the Club for basic needs such as hot meals, showers, and laundry services. We gain their trust and act as a gateway to a broad range of coordinated social services, including health care; mental health; housing assistance; legal aid; access to benefits; substance abuse intake and referrals; cultural, art, and spiritual activities. We partner with a variety of non-profit and government agencies to leverage coordinated on-site services to our members.
ReWA is a non-profit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership, and strong communities by providing refugee and immigrant women and their families with culturally and linguistically appropriate services. ReWA advocates for social justice, public policy changes, and equal access to services while respecting cultural values and the right to self-determination.
EarthCorps develops leaders to strengthen the community and restore the health of our environment. We envision a world where people and nature thrive together.
THE OLDEST AND LARGEST AFRICAN DESCENT COLLECTIVE OF ARTISTS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
Somali Family Service (SFS), guided by its community champions, helps Somali and other East African families in becoming responsible, independent and contributing members of San Diego community through its programs that promote health, educational and economic success, and leadership efforts.
We are a community and a community center of the Latin American immigrant and refugee community with the mission of:- Living simply in a community of multicultural volunteers and guests.- Serving the people most in need in our community.- Supporting an extended community in keeping itself organized and healthy.- Advocating for the elimination of unjust structures locally and globally.
EBSC provides legal and social services, community organizing, and transformative education to support low-income immigrants and people fleeing violence and persecution.
Our mission is "to advance the social and economic well-being of low and moderate income Thais and other ethnic communities in the greater Los Angeles area through a comprehensive community development strategy including human rights advocacy, affordable housing, access to healthcare, promotion of small businesses, neighborhood empowerment, and social enterprises."
"To promote change toward the measurable goal of a killing-free world" The means to achieve this mission include: Discovering and encouraging global nonkilling human capabilities Introducing nonkilling knowledge in global education and policy Applying nonkilling knowledge in global problem-solving Developing and assisting nonkilling global leadership Assisting institutions/centers for global nonkilling Measuring, monitoring, and disseminating the impact of nonkilling global efforts