1954–1964: Refugee Relief Over Quotas
Welcome to the fifth installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The pr…
Meet Our Interns
Every spring, summer, and fall, we welcome a new slate of talented and passionate interns to our team! In this blog p…
From the Desk of the CEO: Creating Change at the Top – Advocating for Refugees and Immigrants
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Advocating for local, state, and fe…
“I Never Felt Alone”: Maydelyn, a Refugee and Single Mom from Guatemala, Finds Community and a New Start in Massachusetts
Arriving full of hope After making an impossible choice and a difficult journey, Maydelyn, a former schoolteacher, re…
1944-1953: A Home for the Displaced
“100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial” Series: Installment #4 Welcome to th…
College Students Learn Refugee Resettlement by Lending Helping Hands
Colleges and universities define New England’s culture, bringing innovation and meaningful cultural exchange as they …
Get to Know Our Chief Human Resources Officer
Our Chief Human Resources Officer Nina Nova-Duran reflects on IINE’s culture, how the organization has grown since sh…
Nazia’s Story: An Afghan Refugee’s Relentless Commitment to Education and Hope
The hardest and most important job Growing up in Afghanistan, Nazia developed a true passion for teaching at a young …
Dispelling 10 Common Myths About Immigrants and Refugees
By Alexandra Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at the International Institute of New England…
The International Institute of New England Receives Historic Philanthropic Gift from Bancel Philanthropies
Bancel Philanthropies’ pledge of $6,000,000 marks the largest single philanthropic gift in IINE history BOSTON – Apr…
Q&A With Board Member Libby May
A member of the International Institute of New England’s Board of Directors since 2021, Libby May is a communications…
1935-1944: “Don’t Condemn—Understand”
“100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial” Series: Installment #3 Welcome to th…