sigue adelante, mija

At El Refugio, we are inspired every day by the teens and young adults who keep going, no matter what. This illustration, by Mexican-American artist Jazmin Chacon, was inspired by a teen we accompanied who arrived at the U.S. border alone and was detained at SDC alone. 

Over the past year, we saw many teenage girls and young women in their late teens and early 20s. We were amazed by their determination, grace, and courage. The girl who inspired this illustration is now living in the United States with a family member. 

With your gift, you walk alongside people detained at SDC as they keep going.