John Alvarez, a native of Miami, FL, has been working with Bridges Across Borders (BAB) since it’s initial founding in 2003. He has served in several areas of the organization, starting off as a Student Intern, to his most recent positions as a Technology Consultant and Advisory Board Member. He was also the Layout and…
Month: April 2009
Michi Regier
Communities in Resistence
CHICAGO ENCUENTRO: COMMUNITIES IN RESISTENCE TO GLOBALIZATION: A Bridges Across Borders USA contingent, along with our Wayuu friend, Debora Barros Fince, participated in the 6th Encuentro on Globalization of Environment, Territory, and Justice, which was organized by the Colombian group Justicia y Paz and hosted by the 8th Day Center for Justice. Groups from all…
Educational Sponsorship
Meet Paula Dear Sponsors, First of all I hope you are doing well. Second, I want to express all my gratitude for all the support and help. I am finishing high school successfully and I am looking forward to graduating here in Guasca. I have had a lot of new experiences all this year. A…
Ana Tierra Paintings
Eco-artist Ana Tierra (Ana Maria Vasquez) uses her art to express the wonders of life on Pacha Mama (Mother Earth). They depict the micro and personal aspects of life, as well as the grander connection to everything in the universe. The sale of these reproductions helps to fund the projects of Bridges Across Borders. Commissioning…
Join Us!
At BRIDGES ACROSS BORDERS we set about dissolving the imagined and imposed borders between us. At BRIDGES we: Weave relationships between the US and war torn nations Give slide and video presentations Lead workshops and discussion groups on a host of topics Teach skills for peaceful conflict resolution Seek assistance for communities in…