Welcome
Whatever faith we belong to, where-ever we live, we are one people. All with the same needs, to be safe, to be happy and to secure the future for the next generation. Bridges Faith Initiative works together with faith and lay leaders especially in the United States to lift up progressive faith voices to enable the rights, protection and integration of immigrants and refugees, end mass atrocities and ensure civilian security worldwide.
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Protecting Immigrant Rights
Unless we are Native American, we all have an immigrant story in the United States. Immigrants are not only welcome, immigrants are us, our family, our neighbors and our friends. […]
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Ending Mass Atrocities
“Never Again” Means Never Again Our religions teach us that people have value and are entitled to lives of dignity and community. Bridges Faith Initiative (BFI) seeks to end the […]
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Ensuring Civilian Security
Bridges Faith Initiative works to safeguard civilians in conflict, strengthen civil liberties, and end militarization at home and abroad. We reject torture and a foreign policy focused on wars. We […]
Recent Posts
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Bridges Faith Initiative Urges Senate to Reject Racist Anti-Immigrant Agenda, Deliver on Healing Not Harming in Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Senate Democrats announced a breakthrough deal on historic legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, that would address inflation, climate change and skyrocketing healthcare costs. […]
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Bridges Faith Initiative Celebrates Rejection of Anti-Immigration Amendments in Senate Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Bridges Faith Initiative celebrates the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in the Senate. This historic legislation represents a step toward addressing climate change and […]
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This Is Our Story.
At this time of immense uncertainty: strife within our borders and war in the world, we at Bridges Faith Initiative have found solace in our work. We set up Bridges […]
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BFI Joins with 85 Organizations to Demand Private Prison Ban Extend to ICE Detention
On February 9, Bridges Faith Initiative joined with 85 other humanitarian and faith-based organizations to demand the private prison ban extend to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention. In 2021, […]
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BFI Joins 105+ Orgs to Call on Biden to Overhaul U.S. Civilian Harm Policies
On February 8, Bridges Faith Initiative joined with 105 humanitarian, peacebuilding, racial justice, and faith-based organizations to call on President Biden to overhaul U.S. Civilian Harm Policies. For decades, U.S. […]
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BFI Joins 40+ Orgs to Challenge Biden’s NDAA Signing Statement
On Friday February 11, Bridges Faith Initiative signed on a letter with over 40 organizations to challenge President Biden’s signing of the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Through […]