BORDER PARTNERS is a nonprofit organization composed of people from both Mexico and the US who believe that by sharing resources, ideas and experience, we can improve life along the border. Border Partners has 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the IRS. Donations are deductible to the full extent of the law.

BORDER PARTNERS’ WORK

**helps foster new business development so that people in need can increase their income.

**promotes the use of low cost, sustainable technologies to make best use of natural resources. By using solar energy, water-saving technologies and home gardens, people can save money and improve their standard of living.

**helps people help themselves.

WHERE WE WORK

Border Partners builds economic opportunities along the US-Mexico border near Columbus, NM, USA and Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico. Located in the Chihuahua Desert, the area lacks employment and resources.

Luna County, NM has the lowest per capita income in New Mexico. The unemployment rate in Palomas is estimated at 80%.

YOU CAN HELP!

• Buy our products.

• Make a contribution.

• Volunteer your time. Contact us for current opportunities!

• Donate materials to support our work!
  

  Current needs:

• working heavy duty sewing machines

• construction and woodworking supplies

• gardening equipment and tools

• Contact us to arrange for pickup.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Elizabeth Burr, Department of Health, Deming, NM, USA

• Peter Edmunds, Deming, NM, USA

• Polly Edmunds, Deming, NM, USA

• Ludivina Loya Moncada, Palomas, Chihuahua, MX

• Helena Day Myers, Columbus, NM, USA

• Paula Rodriguez, Palomas, Chihuahua, MX