Today we began the second part of conferences in Tijuana. It wasn't too busy of a day for us, but there was much to learn. In the morning, we each discussed our own personal experiences at the Casas and how we felt about our time there. Then, we broke into groups based on our Casa location and designed presentations about what we learned over the past week. It was great to hear everyones perspectives on the cities they visited, and how they were attempting to build a better life for the citizens there. I heard way too many stories of children in situations that we would never dream of in the States, and frankly, it was hard to swallow. However, everyone of us found some common ground on one good thing.... The people who are working for the YMCA Casa de Menores Migrantes are angels! Each of us had wonderful stories and built great relationships with these workers/volunteers, and sadly, it seems that they are 'diamonds in the rough' so to speak. From them, I think we all not only learned a bit about immigration, but also life itself.
Tomorrow, is our last day here. We are going to discuss our time here overall, and do some work planning for next years crew. I'll fill you in on how it goes!
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