A group of volunteers carrying backpacks full of supplies will be taking part in migrants hoping to cross the US-Mexico border on Saturday in preparation for another trip to remote areas in the California Desert, as part of their weekly droplets. We provided basic essentials.
Al Otro Rado, a nonprofit organization that provides humanitarian and non-cost legal aid to refugees and deportees, offers weekly drop-offs in the deserts of San Diego and Imperial County. The organization has added that effort to “an initiative aimed at saving the lives of men, women and children fleeing persecution by providing water, seasonal clothing, food and first aid kits along the California-Mexico border. “They explain.
James Cordero, a water droplet, says desert-crossing states, migrants face harsh weather conditions including rough terrain, temperatures up to 130 degrees in the summer, and the possibility of injuries and death on their journeys. He said he was doing it. His team hopes to save lives by providing supplies and leaving them in the desert.
“We’re talking about very remote areas. This is reserved for people who have little resources to enter this country. That’s why we’re making these very long distances, this sturdy terrain. I’ll take it,” he said.
Along the desert road, Cordero said a group of volunteers found items left behind by immigrants and showed them what was shown where supplies were most needed.
“We found everything in our backpacks, shoes, the Bible, the rosary, and prayer cards for many hours,” he said. “We find currency from all over the world, know where people are traveling, where they are, where they are.”
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The weekly drop-off allows groups to determine areas where they need more needs to help immigrants.
“To me, if nothing is used, that means no one should die in that area. No one should be suffering in that area,” Cordero said. “If some supplies are used – great. They needed what they needed. And if all supplies are gone, that’s not good for me. That’s the level That’s what it’s necessary because it means it’s very expensive there.”
Cordero said the group’s mission is to help their fellow people. He shared one message to those who oppose the efforts of the nonprofit.
“After all, it’s about saving human lives, and a water bottle can minimize suffering and death there,” he said. “The supplies we use can save lives and save lives.”
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