Episode 1047 • • 40:25 - 42:05
1047: Congrats Canada
Southwest Key Programs, Layoffs and Government Contracts
Juan Sanchez, founder of Southwest Key Programs, announced that the organization may have to lay off staff after the government cut the number of children being served by 48%. The Austin-based NGO receives approximately $100 million annually to manage detention facilities for migrant children. The situation highlights the business-like nature of NGOs that view migrants as "clients" for organizational growth.