Struggling to Survive and Thrive in Tijuana and Nogales

THE CHALLENGE:

Thousands of Mexican and Central American families arrive at Mexico's North Border every day. Instead of the better life they seek, parents often find themselves working 12-hour shifts at low-wage jobs, struggling to rise above poverty. Their children face deplorable living conditions, malnutrition, and a lack of access to safe water and sanitation. Few educational opportunities are available to them, and they are at a risk daily from dangers such as drug trafficking and violence.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Real Hope for a Better Future

World Vision has been partnering with the people of Mexico for more than 40 years to help address the cycle of poverty and its causes. Through the Frontera Norte initiative we are working to help improve the lives of children and families in these communities with the aim to assist them in their ability to help themselves. Our primary goals are to create sustainable social and economic growth by improving health care, economic development, training, food, and water safety, and child protection activities.

Will you join us in transforming lives?

Experience Frontera Norte (PDF)
If you are a church leader with a congregation that has a heart for missions, join us on a trip to North Border Project communities, and take your experiences back to your congregation to discern God’s direction for future involvement.

Trip Dates in 2011: August 22-24, 2011

For more information contact World Vision Church Engagement at church@worldvision.org or 888.303.2003.