Peace Caravan to the US/Mexico Border

CODEPINK Community Call

In December 2019 the CODEPINK Local Peace Economy community directed their efforts to the caravan of Asylum Seekers at the border. You can see our team blogs below. The hardships for all are heartbreaking and we are working together to organize more ways to assist.

You Can Work Directly at the Border

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  We are part of the coalition sanctuarycaravan.org, you can reach out to them for support.
• Here is a map of Shelters and Donations Centers at the border.

Or You Can …

Send us your contact info if you are willing to

• Sponsor a refugee (see below)
• Commit to monthly contribution sustaining a family
• Work a consistent daily shift on a 24-hour emergency hotline for those stranded in the desert who need help

Live in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Portland, Seattle, LA, Chicago DC?

• If so, you live in an area with a favorable Court Circuit and you may be able to sponsor a family or individual of the Caravan.
• Please check out this info and if you think you qualify, please contact Kelly Curry and she will help with next steps.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

• BorderAngels.org is an organization that has been supporting asylum seekers and people migrating for many, many years. It is a great group to volunteer with on either side of the border (San Diego or across the border in Mexico).
• San Diego Rapid Response at OneJustice.org. ICE drops families and individuals off to San Diego Rapid Response after they are through detaining and processing. There is a need for clothing, personal care kits (especially for women's needs), blankets and toys.

Team Blogs

Jodie Evans: 

• Growing A Local Peace Economy: CODEPINK LA Supports Asylum Seekers

Kelly Curry:

• Dispatch From US/Mexico Border: Lessons of The Local Peace Economy From the Caravan

• Dispatch From the US/México Border: The Pizza Party at Contra Viento Y Marea 

• Information on local community needs 
• Dispatches from US/Mexico

Prisca Gloor, Dede Moore, Pat Wickens:

• Report from Tijuana

Xan Joi:

• Crossing the Border

Learn More

The Immorality of Trump's Border Wall, Explained, Teen Vogue

As Washington Fights Over a Wall, a Humanitarian Crisis Is Unfolding on America’s Doorstep, Mother Jones

More Info

Get in touch: [email protected] | 805-231-6755

Contact Congress!

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is breaking both federal and international law at the border by denying asylum to refugees fleeing from violence and a breakdown of societal structures. Tell Congress to show love and humanity — and help enforce the law — by traveling to the border to accompany asylum seekers across.