Southern Mexico Solidarity Trip, December 2-9, 2026 ➡️Click for More Information⬅️
The Quixote Center solidarity trips to Mexico's southern border connect people from the United States with partners at the migrant shelter La 72, one of the shelters of the Franciscan Network on Migration, and CDH Fray Matias center for human rights in Tapachula, as well as other service providers and shelters in Villahermosa and Tapachula. Trip participants will visit with migrants, people staying at shelters, visit the border crossings with Guatemala, and hear from advocates in Mexico and migrants themselves about the impact that U.S. policy has in southern Mexico. You'll hear the many stories of why people have made the decision to risk so much and leave their country of origin. You will return to the United States with a fuller picture of the impact of U.S. and Mexican policies, and a fire inside to change it.
50th Anniversary
Quixote Center is celebrating our 50th Anniversary!
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About Us
The Quixote Center dismantles oppressive systems and structures so that vulnerable people are empowered to become the artisans of their own destiny. Inspired by liberation theology, we do this through sustainable development, U.S. policy reform, economic justice, and educational initiatives.
Latest Action
Take Action Now: Ask your Members of Congress to co-sponsor the ARMAS Act of 2025 – H.R.6736, S.3508
Gun trafficking from the United States is fueling deadly violence across Latin America and the Caribbean, with devastating consequences in countries like Haiti and Mexico. The ARMAS Act of 2025 would restore oversight, strengthen transparency, and hold U.S. arms exporters accountable, helping prevent weapons from falling into the hands of criminal gangs. Urge your Members of Congress to co-sponsor the ARMAS Act and take a critical step toward reducing violence and protecting lives across the region.
On December 16, 2025, Representative Castro introduced the ARMAS Act in the House – HR. 6736 – and Senator Murphy introduced the bill in the Senate – S.3508. We encourage everyone to utilize our congressional letter template and telephone script to ask your Members of Congress to fully support this bill.
Thank you for your continued support.
Recent Updates
Report from Camp Caritas
This July, with support from Quixote Center, the Caritas Committee of Lachandle Parish in Gros Morne, Haiti, organized a three-week summer camp for children in the community, many who have been displaced by armed gang violence in Port-au-Prince and the Artibonite region. When school is out for the summer, it is prime recruitment time for armed groups. Creating safe community spaces for children is essential. And so, Camp Caritas was formed.
The plan was for 100 children. By the third day, 129 children were attending and by the end of camp that number had grown to 153.
Javi's Story
Javi* stopped by the Paso Canoas meal program on his way back to Venezuela after being deported by the United States. He made the difficult journey through the Darien Gap, and now must do so again to return home. Our partners at RFM Panama spent a few minutes with Javi* to find out more about his journey, his experience in the United States, and his hopes for the future.
Take a couple of minutes to learn what Javi's life has been like, between borders.
Seeds, Goats and Loans: Investing in Rural Haiti
Strengthening the Solidarity Economy Model in Southern Haiti