Today, Tina and Angela interview Judith and Andrea from the Border Line Crisis Center. This organization, located in Tijuana, Mexico, offers comprehensive care networks to migrants, including a community center and an emergency shelter for women and children. This interview covers a range of topics, from details of services offered, to worries about the incoming Trump administration’s impact on capacity to help migrant communities, to calling listeners to action.

If you’d like to donate to the amazing work that the Border Line Crisis Center promotes, check out their PayPal here: http://www.paypal.me/borderlinecrisiscent.

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In this news brief, Miranda describes the current Los Angeles fires as a event displacing many in the area, as well as a moment of collaboration with firefighting aid from Canada and Mexico in addition to offers from other countries, including Ukraine.

If you would like to donate, consider the Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ or text CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a donation.

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In today's episode, Saanvi interviews Samuel Davidoff-Gore, an Associate Policy Analyst at the Migration Policy Institute. The Migration Policy Institute is a non-partisan think tank that focuses on immigration and integration policies in North America and Europe. This interview covers a range of topics from the misnomer of "climate refugees" to what addressing concerns about the southern border of the US may look like.

If you’d like more information about the Migration Policy Institute or would like to read any of their publications, check out their website here: https://www.migrationpolicy.org.

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Today, Thrisha and Anne-Marie interview Hollie Webb, a supervising attorney for the Border Rights Project with Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado is an advocacy organization based in Mexico and California that offers legal and humanitarian support to immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. In this episode, key topics include the work of Al Otro Lado and more specifically, Webb’s work with the Border Rights Project, misconceptions about the “crisis” at the border, and the realities of lived experiences of migrants at the border.

If you’d like more information about Al Otro Lado, check out their website here: https://alotrolado.org.

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In this news brief, Emily examines Israel's recent decision to sever ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), highlighting the potential humanitarian fallout. The episode explores the accusations leveled by Israel against UNRWA, the agency's response, and the implications for millions of Palestinian refugees who rely on UNRWA for critical services.

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Today, Saanvi and Emily interview Amilcar Valencia, the executive director of El Refugio. El Refugio is a non-profit organization in Georgia that aids and advocates for immigrants at Stewart Detention Center and their families. In this episode, key topics include the work of El Refugio, as well as realities of the American detention system for immigrants today, and Valencia’s hopes for a detention-free future.

If you’d like more information about El Refugio, check out their website and social media! Website: https://elrefugiostewart.org. Instagram: @elrefugiostewart. Facebook: El Refugio at Stewart Detention Center. If you want to get involved, make a donation today at their website or fill out their volunteer form here.

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If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast

Saanvi Somani (Host), Emily Jensen (Host), Kanyisile Barrett (Editor), Molly Mims (Editor), Diana Clark (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Charlie Winston, Josh Evans, Maggie Austin, Caroline Lochner, Kat Wyandt, Thrisha Mote, Liam Ogden, Angela Fang, Tina Sandoval

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In this news brief, Miranda dispels the myth that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster relief funding is being used to house undocumented migrants. She outlines the distinct sources of funding received by FEMA and the aid that hurricane Helene and Milton victims are receiving.

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Miranda Borland (Host), Tina Sandoval (Researcher), Liam Ogden (Script Writer), Emily Jensen (Editor), Diana Clark (Producer), Saanvi Somani, Angela Fang, Thrisha Mote, Kanyisile Barrett, Maggie Austin, Charlie Winston, Anne Marie Frazier, Molly Mims

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In this episode, Diana and Maggie speak with Sebastian, a student at the University of Texas at El Paso. Sebastian shares his experiences at the border, as well as his studies in migration and border studies. Tune in for a clear and honest conversation about the issues surrounding the border.

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If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast

Diana Clark (Host), Maggie Austin (Host), Molly Mims (Editor), Charlie Winston (Producer), Miranda Borland, Josh Evans, Emily Jensen, Caroline Lochner, Kat Wyandt, Thrisha Mote, Saanvi Somani, Liam Ogden, Angela Fang, Tina Sandoval

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