August 16, 2023
Contact: media@haitianbridge.org 

San Diego, California – The Haitian Bridge Alliance mourns the death of Jismary Alejandra Barboza González, a little girl whose life was tragically cut short while riding one of Governor Abbott’s migrant buses.

Guerline Jozef, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, the Co-Founder of the Cameroon Advocacy Network and the Co-Founder of the Black Immigrants Bail Fund issued the followed reflection: 

“In Krèyol there is a saying, chèche lavi, pèdi lavi—a life lost while searching for life. Our hearts break at the news that another precious child has died while seeking a better life with her parents. There’s no greater pain than losing a child. We are keeping the parents in our prayers and we will continue the fight so all families searching for safety are treated with compassion, love, and dignity.” 

HBA reaffirms its unwavering dedication to championing the rights and dignity of migrants across the globe. In an increasingly interconnected world, the plight of migrants and refugees has become a pressing humanitarian concern. HBA is committed to fight on behalf of all people seeking asylum, especially children and their families. We believe that no one should have to endure such pain, hardship, or insecurity in their migration journey. Our mission is to pave the way for a future where migrants are safe, treated with respect, fairness, dignity and compassion.

Jismary Alejandra Barboza González, gone too soon but never to be forgotten.