Evening Sessions of the Master's Programme in Governance and Human Rights

Problems of border regions: a human rights focus

Date: 25 June 2026
Time: 18:00 (CEST)
Ort: online

About the session:

Learn about the work of the U.S. Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership, a bi-national organization focused on sustaining and building prosperity in the border region through leadership, collaboration and philanthropy.

Executive Director Andy Carey will speak about a series of reports, entitled the Border Briefs, that providing historical context of how both Mexican and United Sates policy has shaped the region over time.
These reports break down the unique challenges that communities living on the border face regarding Education, Environmental Issues, Migration, Healthcare, and Philanthropy, and how government policy attempts to address them.

BPP engages with philanthropic leaders, non-profits, and government entities alike from all 10 Border States, committed to engaging in dialogue and action that creates a thriving border region for all.

The event will feature a discussion with Dr. Iryna Shkura, the program coordinator.

Abour our speaker:

Andy Carey is the Executive Director of the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP), serving a network of nearly 400 organizations that builds prosperity through leadership, collaboration, and philanthropy in the U.S.-Mexico Border region. Previously, Andy led volunteer mobilization and fund development at Kiwanis International. He serves in many civic capacities including, Chairman of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Advisory Committee, University of San Diego Kroc School of Peace and Justice Advisory Board, Independent Districting Commission in Escondido, CA., and on the Advisory Board of St. Mary Catholic School in Escondido. In 2018, Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Relations presented Andy with the Ohtli Award, in recognition of his long-standing commitment and service to the needs and interests of the Mexican community residing in the United States of America.