Proyecto Esperanza's mission
Esperanza Project/Proyecto Esperanza is an educational resource for families of missing persons in the United States. Missing persons and unidentified human remains have been described as “the nation’s silent mass disaster” (Ritter 2007), with thousands of families waiting months or years for information about a missing loved one. For families searching for those who experienced marginalization due to migration, mental health challenges, or substance abuse, it can be particularly difficult to access the US missing person system. Based years of experience supporting families of missing migrants along the US-Mexico border, the Esperanza team provides education, resources, and support free of charge to any family of a missing person who disappeared within the US.
In addition to providing educational resources, Esperanza also serves as a clearinghouse for data about missing migrants and unidentified human remains in Arizona. Project staff collect, manage, and share data about missing migrants with forensic practitioners along the entire US-Mexico border, with particular emphasis on southern Arizona.
Please use this form for general inquiries or to report a missing person. Your information will help us assist you promptly.
For any other inquiries please email project staff at busqueda@arizona.edu
