About Pro Amore Dei

We only visited Pro Amore Dei briefly, but were struck by the open-heartedness and warmth we felt there. There wasn’t much room to throw discs, but we were told there was a park up the hill where the kids could go and play, and so left some discs there for them. We had a chance to interview Leticia Herrera, who runs Pro Amore Dei, and several of the migrants and migrant families there (interviews posted below). A common theme was their need to escape threats of violence from organized crime in the communities from which they were fleeing. However, US law does not recognize escape from otherwise unavoidable organized crime as a basis for granting asylum, despite the fact that in many locales, it is the cartels who are in charge, i.e. who exert effective governance. According to current US law, asylum may be granted to persons seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or fear that they will suffer persecution due to: race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.

We hope you will consider donating directly to Pro Amore Dei to support their ongoing care for the migrant community.

Pro Amore Dei’s Facebook Page

Interview with Lety Herrera, Director of Pro Amore Dei (English)

Entrevista con Lety Herrera, Directora de Pro Amore Dei (Español)

Entrevista con un migrante Salvadoreño esperando su corte en Pro Amore Dei

Entrevista con una mujer Mexicana esperando su corte en Pro Amore Dei