Mission Statement

To raise awareness of border issues and promote cross-cultural dialogue.

Welcome to the Women's Intercultural Center's Border Awareness Experience!

CHANGE YOUR WORLD FOREVER

The Border Awareness Experience (BAE) is more than simply a border tour.  It is an initiative that allows participants to explore the many aspects of border life through official meetings, presentations, site visits and specialized tours with local, state, regional, national and international experts. The program includes a three day home stay experience with immigrant families from the Anthony, NM community to further an authentic understanding of the border region, its culture and its people.

The Women's Intercultural Center has designed the program to provide participants the ability to ask questions, share insights and develop discussions with grassroots leaders, key professionals, dignitaries (when available), government experts,  and locals to gain a tacit understanding of border issues so they can form their own opinions about U.S./Mexico policies in relationship to the present day globalization process.  Experiences vary based on the ongoing events in the region.

Based on request, a BAE may include participation in a meaningful, localized service project.  The service project may be designed by the BAE group or at the discretion of the Women's Intercultural Center.

The personal face of border life is a face you will carry with you.  It changes your view of the world and inspires you to take action.