Medical Care for Migrants in Nogales, Mexico: A Cross-Border Collaboration
Easily treated illnesses can become life-threatening for migrants as they endure arduous treks and cramped living conditions to seek asylum in the US. Recent policies such as "metering" and "remain in Mexico" are putting even more pressure on strained shelters and service providers in Mexican border towns.
In Nogales, Mexico, a heroic binational team is stepping up to meet this urgent need. Francisco "Pancho" Olachea Martin is a volunteer medic who has been providing free care to people in need for over 10 years with his nonprofit Panchito y su Christina. Just as need spiked with the arrival of refuge seekers from Central America, he happened to meet a new grassroots group from Patagonia, Arizona that was looking for a way to help with the crisis. Voices from the Border ( / voicesfromtheborder ) now works hand in hand with Pancho to provide the supplies he urgently needs to do this incredible work. They are currently fundraising for this project at https://www.mightycause.com/organizat...
ChangeStream Media (https://changestreammedia.org/) uses digital media to promote education, improve health, and advance social justice worldwide. We created this video as part of our #BorderStories project to raise awareness about issues at the US-Mexico border and to support organizations working to assist migrants and border communities.
Many thanks to Pancho, Kathi Noaker, and Linda Hirsch for making this video possible!
The music in this video, "Don't Close Your Eyes," is by Josh Woodward
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