Remembering Bob Baines, Former Manchester Mayor and Friend of IINE
Late last month, the International Institute of New England (IINE) lost one of our greatest patrons and friends, former…
Driving Empowerment: Helping Afghan Refugees Learn Manchester’s Rules of the Road
Driven to Serve “Of all the things I’ve done with the Afghan community over the last few years, the driver’s…
IINE Statement on the Fatal Shootings by Federal Agents in Minneapolis
UPDATE 1/26/26: On Saturday, January 24, another individual, acting within their constitutional rights, was killed at t…
The International Institute of New England Elects Will Krause and Yesim Richardson to its Board of Directors
BOSTON – January 21, 2026 – The International Institute of New England (IINE), one of the region’s longest-established…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Myth of the “Right Way to Immigrate”
“Why don’t immigrants just come here legally?” By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the Internati…
Salman’s Story: A Young Pakistani Refugee Finds His Calling in Healthcare
Life in Malaysia as Refugees Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Salman and his family were forced to flee to Malaysia when he w…
The International Institute of New England Honors Alnylam CEO Dr. Yvonne Greenstreet With 2026 Golden Door Award
Annual award recognizes achievements of immigrants who have made outstanding contributions to U.S. BOSTON, MA – January…
Meet Our 2025 Interns
Every spring, summer, and fall brings a new group of bright, passionate interns to our team. In this post, hear from fo…
Remembering Anne Sanderson, Former Director of the International Institute of New Hampshire
Anne Sanderson, who established the first refugee resettlement program in New Hampshire that continues to this day, pas…
For Refugees, Digital Literacy is Key to Success in the Workforce
When COVID-19 began, IINE had no choice but to close its classroom doors—but with the pandemic hitting immigrant commun…
Q&A With Board Member Zoltan Csimma
Zoltan Csimma brings more than 45 years of senior leadership experience in technology, pharmaceutical, and biotechnolog…
IINE Statement on the Tragic Shooting of National Guard Members in Washington, DC
The International Institute of New England (IINE) is saddened by the tragic shooting of two members of the West Virgini…
