Mexico School at Border Camp for Asylum Seekers

Just 30 minutes from our Love Does headquarters in San Diego, an asylum camp in Tijuana hosts 1,700-2,000 refugees from Haiti, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Central & South America. Many have fled war, trafficking, extreme poverty, or cartel violence, seeking safety and a new future. Most children in the camp have never had access to education, making learning a critical need as they wait months for asylum processing.

In May 2024, Love Does opened a primary and secondary school within the camp, giving children ages 6-16 access to education—many for the first time. With eight classrooms, a computer lab, and a library, dedicated teachers provide daily lessons that bring structure, hope, and character-based learning to students who have never been in a classroom before. This school is a life-changing first step toward shaping their futures!