Tijuana Christian Mission

Many people have been asking us about the violence currently going on in the city of Tijuana. While we cannot deny the violence that is taking place, we can say that so far we have been completely protected from it. You could even use the word "isolated." Whether working at one of our homes or travelling the roads between our two campuses, we have never felt unsafe, nor have we had any reason to. This is also true for the Americans who have worked for / with us.

The violence our city is currently experiencing is nothing more than a turf war between two warring factions of a major drug cartel (Arellano-Felix, which has recently divided into two groups), and the accompanying retalliation by and against city police officers. Most of the violence has been localized in other parts of the city, far from either of our children’s homes, and so far, none of it has targeted Americans.

There are also many concerns about the "swine flu" currently sweeping the globe. At this time, there has only been one reported case of swine flu in our city of Tijuana. As long as you take proper precautions and practice good hygiene (hand washing, covering sneezes and coughs, etc.), we do not feel that you will be in danger of contracting the flu. You may contact the Centers for Disease Control or the World Health Organization for more specific or updated information or for current travel advisories.

As an organization, we feel that during your visit with us you will be safe from both disease and violence. As long as you practice basic good hygiene, avoid contact with sick people, avoid areas where the drug cartels are located, travel by day (not late at night), and be smart about your outings and actions, you should be fine. If we felt you would be in any danger, we would not invite you to our home. And remember, if God has called you to come and work with us, surely His protection will go with you as well.

We hope this information will help you in making an informed decision about coming to visit us, and we invite you to contact us if you have any more questions.