“Always believe!”: Rohingya Refugee Finds Purpose in Helping Fellow Newcomers to Lowell
For centuries, Rohingya Muslims have lived in the country currently known as Myanmar, where they are an ethnic and re…
“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…
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 …
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 …
Threatened in Cuba, Welcomed in Boston: Diana and Randy’s Story
A Life Interrupted One year ago, Diana and Randy were living in their home country of Cuba and pursuing careers in me…
Migrants, Immigrants, Refugees, Asylum-Seekers, Parolees: Understanding the Key Differences
Migrants. Immigrants. Refugees. Asylum seekers. Parolees. They all leave their homes seeking a better life. Some leav…
It’s Hard and it’s Wonderful – Leading a Family Support Team
In January, IINE-Lowell hosted an event celebrating both our extraordinary clients and the community volunteers who h…
What Has the Resettlement Community Learned From the Afghan Evacuation?
By Alexandra Weber, Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Vice President at the International Institute of New England…
A closer look: “Resettle Together: Community Sponsorship at IINE”
Over the past year, IINE has resettled more than 330 refugees while simultaneously providing intensive case managemen…
Refugee Cap Raised to 125,000
Many refugees coming to the U.S. seek to join family members, and most have spent years waiting to settle in a new co…
Refugee Resettlement: A Q&A With Our Chief Program Officer
International Institute of New England’s Chief Program Officer, Emma Tobin, answers some questions about refugee rese…
The Thein Family
The Thein family’s journey from Myanmar to the United States was triggered by the all-too-familiar circumstances of l…