From the Desk of the CEO: Envisioning a Better Future for Humanitarian Immigration
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England As we’ve spent the past year celebrat…
5 Things to Know About the Refugee Act of 1980
Understanding the purpose and impact of the Refugee Act on its 45th anniversary Forty-five years ago, the Refugee…
A Somali Refugee, Bashir Is Following His Dreams in Boston
Bashir speaks warmly of the culture he grew up in. “Somali culture is based on hospitality. They are a joined communit…
Hacking Injustice: University Students Develop Tech Solutions for Immigration Challenges
Forty visionary coders from colleges and universities throughout Greater Boston converged at Harvard University in earl…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Stories and Faces Behind Our Theory of Change
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Often when we think about a refugee’s…
IINE Statement on the Trump Administration’s Dismantling of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
From its first day in office, the Trump Administration has taken aggressive and illegal actions to severely limit – and…
Congolese Refugees Find Community and Wellness with Monthly Women’s Group
On a Thursday in late November, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo carefully folds an orange turkey th…
“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, refu…
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 dr…
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 ag…
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 medi…
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 leave…