SUPPORT WOMEN HELPING WOMEN AT THE BORDER
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Impact of your Donations
Over the past few years, tens of thousands of migrants and refugees have arrived at the US/Mexico border, fleeing violence and poverty in places like Central America. In response, the Barefoot Acupuncture Movement partners with local community health workers who are a lifeline to those in need. As a 501c3 non profit organization, all contributions are tax-exempt.
$20Supplies for 40 treatments for refugees |
$80Supplies for 160 treatments for people with addictions |
$100Supplies for 200 treatments in under-resourced areas |
$500Train a Community Health Worker |
$5,000Train a Village |
SOLIDARITY WITH MIGRANT COMMUNITIESYour donations at work in 2022:
On the US-Mexico border Volunteer-run Barefoot Clinics operate in churches and shelters that house them on the US/Mexico border. In 2022, we will train dozens of new workers operating in over 20 refugee shelters. In Central America Our 100% scholarship-based Barefoot Schools train volunteers from the home communities of migrants, to strengthen local healthcare systems in Central America. We put simple, safe, and cost-effective tools in the hands of community farmers, health promoters, and indigenous healers, so they can offer vital support in stress management and mental wellness. |
VolunteeringThe Barefoot Acupuncture Movement exists because of the dedicated efforts of hundreds of volunteers since we started in 2011. Our Barefoot Schools can offer free scholarships for the majority of students because of volunteer acupuncture educators. Refugees in the border region receive free acupuncture because of the work of volunteer providers and student interns.
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Message from Our Founder"Our work starts with the recognition that the work of healing, of justice, of peace, is already happening in the world. Even in a place like Cd Juarez, Mexico. There are these gaping wounds. But the people were already on the path of healing. And the needles just jumped on for the ride."
- RYAN BEMIS, 2018 Graduation Commencement Oregon College of Oriental Medicine |