Tijuana

A Hub of Culture and Movement

Tijuana Mexico is a hub of culture and movement. Visiting this cosmopolitan city is an experience of a lifetime. The art and cuisine are renowned internationally. Tijuana shares a border with San Diego California, making this bi-national region home to 7 million people. Truly a city of movement with people constantly arriving to work, with a near 100% employment rate, and to seek opportunity, be it in Tijuana or the United States.

A visit would not be complete without tasting some of the famous Baja cuisine, that includes Mexican specialties and local seafood. This dynamic city is the most northwest corner of the country of Mexico, with lovely beaches, live music and bustling activity.

The intent of this immersive program is to experience efforts toward meeting Millennium Development Goals that strengthen food security, financial security and entrepreneurship. You will visit local communities and have the opportunity to learn from the people about their strategies to improve their lives, educate their children and achieve their potential. You will have facilitated conversation with recent migrants who are finding their way to new lives as well as experts in the fields of migration, photo journalism and social justice.

Tijuana has so many people from so many places that you can experience food from many cultures. Usually, our program supports local women prepare homemade meals for the participants and, since they come from all over Mexico, the dishes are a diverse offering of the many regions of Mexico.

Your accommodations are either in a large community house, hosting up to 25 people, or in a retreat center with either single or double lodging offerings.

Upon arrival and after resting from the flight, an orientation will be provided including an introduction to Mexico and Tijuana specially, including facts, local customs and culture, safety, rules and expectations. Participants will also learn about the critical issues facing communities, including health and nutrition, access to education, and, of course, migration. The orientation will provide an overview of activities for the week and background on the projects, people, and places we will be visiting and working with.

The Impact

The experience of an immersion program impacts post-travel

Discover the complexity of border life and globalization in the city of Tijuana.

Analyze the unique interdependence between Mexican and the United States.

Participate in community-defined projects improving local schools and practicing Spanish.

Learn how community leadership is demonstrated through community programs involving food security and education in the low income colonias of Tijuana.

Understand how people migrating from all over Mexico retain their roots while adapting to modern living.

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