Report from Mexico's Borders
$2,808.31 raised
Created by Latin American Relief Fund
Our Story
The Latin American Relief Fund supports humanitarian organizations that assist migrants and refugees in Mexico, including the Albergue ABBA migrant shelter in Celaya, Guanajuato. LARF seeks to raise awareness of the plight of migrants fleeing poverty, violence,and the consequences of climate change.
Join our fascinating conversation between LARF Board Member, immigration attorney Rebecca Eichler and award-winning filmmaker, Victoria Bruce. Both women have recently visited Mexico's northern and southern borders and will discuss what they saw and what it means for Albergue ABBA.
With your help, ABBA is be able to provide the following:
- An educational program for long-term residents, focusing on in-demand practical skills
- Ongoing medical care, physical therapy, and rehabilitation to migrants who have suffered amputations
- Mental health care and support by a trained full-time psychologist
Latin American Relief Fund is a tax-exempt public charity (federal tax ID #823085297). All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous financial donation.
$20 One-Time
$20 provides education for ABBA residents for 1 day. Rather than allowing long-term residents to languish all day, LARF supports an educational program that provides practical skills for migrants.
$30 One-Time
$30 provides 1 pair of crutches for an amputee. ABBA is the only shelter in Mexico that houses long-term migrants who have suffered the loss of a limb, a common hazard of riding atop La Bestia, the fast-moving cargo train.
$40 One-Time
$40 provides psychiatric medication for 1 migrant for 1 month. ABBA's staff includes a full-time trained psychologist who is able to provide mental heath care to traumatized migrants.
$50 One-Time
$50 pays for 1 set of x-rays for an amputee. ABBA is the only shelter in Mexico providing prostheses for amputees. During their long recovery period, migrants require several sets of x-rays.
$50 One-Time
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The needs of Albergue are ongoing and we are grateful to count on your continued support.
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