Mother holding child as they wait present themselves at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Christie Turner-Herbas, Senior Director of Special Programs, Reflects on 10 Years at KIND

Explore the journey of a dedicated professional at KIND over the past decade, witnessing the organization's growth and transformative response to crises, including family separations…...

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Domingo Pablo's art piece detailing the rights of children.

Exploring Artistic Roots: Q&A with Domingo Pablo, Providence-Based Illustrator and RISD Graduate

Meet Domingo Pablo, an artist and illustrator based in Providence, RI, seamlessly incorporating his Guatemalan roots and fluency in K'iche', Spanish, and English. Graduating with…...

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group of children and teenagers holding hands in a circle

The Link Between Gender-based Violence and Child Migration

On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we spoke with Rachel Dotson, Director of KIND’s Gender and Migration Initiative, to reflect…...

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child holding hands with her attorney

KIND’s Growing Pro Bono Network in Europe 

Representing refugees and asylum seekers in Europe in their immigration cases pro bono is a nascent movement that is quickly growing thanks to KIND and our…...

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Photo from KIND's Gala of President Wendy Young (right), Elba Coria Marquez (center), and Enrique Chavira Cantu (left)

Meet this Year’s Juan P. Osuna Memorial Awardee: Elba Coria Márquez

At this year’s annual benefit gala, KIND gave the 2023 Juan P. Osuna Memorial Award to Elba Coria Márquez, KIND’s Director of Advocacy in Mexico.…...

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KIND Staff celebrating the passage of the act.

Washington D.C.’s New Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Act Impact on Young Lives

The DC Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Act, offers opportunities and legal status for immigrant youth aged 18-21 in Washington, DC. Learn the key provisions, its impact…...

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List of KIND's global partners from our 2023 gala

Celebrating Pro Bono Week 2023

An interview with Nirupa Narayan, KIND’s Senior Director of Pro Bono Partnerships  Every October KIND joins bar associations and lawyers across the country in celebrating…...

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Headshots of Pro Bono Volunteers.

Championing Children's Rights: KIND's Pro Bono Volunteers Making a Difference

Discover how Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) celebrates the outstanding pro bono volunteers who go the extra mile to provide vital legal services to…...

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Photo from KIND's 15 anniversary gala

Protecting Children Every Step of the Way: Celebrating 15 years at KIND’s Annual Gala

Last Thursday October 12, KIND hosted its 15th anniversary Annual Gala, Coming Together for Children Alone, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Over…...

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