In the run up to World Refugee Day, IINE CEO Jeff Thielman was invited to appear on “The Exchange,” with two former refugees and radio host Laura Knoy to talk about the current state of refugee resettlement in New Hampshire. The Exchange is New Hampshire's only locally produced statewide call-in talk show. https://www.nhpr.org/post/exploring-nhs-refugee-program-manchester#stream/0 [...]
Boston, MA- World Music/CRASHarts and The International Institute of New England (IINE) will present a live performance of Suitcase Stories® on Friday, February 1, 8pm at the Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville. Tickets are $28, reserved seating. For tickets and information call World Music/CRASHarts at 617-876-4275 or buy online at worldmusic.org. Suitcase Stories® [...]
The International Institute’s engagement with “clients” often spans many years, beginning when we welcome new arrivals at the airport and continuing through intensive case management, English classes, job training and placement, and legal services. We are privileged to be part of our clients’ lives at many different points during their integration journeys. Not long [...]
LOWELL - To mark 100 years of serving newcomers to Lowell, the International Institute of New England (IINE) will honor 100 Lowellians who have influenced, led, and been part of Lowell’s vibrant immigrant community. “Since our founding in 1918, the people of Lowell have been our partners in resettling, educating, and welcoming newcomers to [...]
The International Institute of New England provides unaccompanied minor children and their families reunifying support services in the United States. Many migrant families travel to the U.S. border together, but very often minors travel alone, separated from families members in their home countries and crossing the U.S. border seeking safety and reunification. Minors often [...]
Thank you for being part of an historic night. IINE's 37th Golden Door Award Gala honoring Dr. Rafael Reif, the president of MIT, was a success because of you. Nearly 700 people from all across the globe gathered Thursday evening in the ballroom at the InterContinental Hotel to celebrate the leadership of Dr. Reif and [...]
By Fabiano Latham My name is Fabiano Latham, I'm 41, I'm Brazilian, a journalist and writer, and I currently live in Boston MA. I was asked by IINE to write about my experience as a “night” student in the ESOL program. I can tell you that I discovered the IINE like by accident. I [...]
Jessica Berger, Classroom Volunteer Jessica Berger is an enthusiastic and experienced classroom volunteer who spends many hours each week helping refugees and immigrants with their English skills. For the past 18 months she has served as a regular volunteer in IINE’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes in our Boston [...]
W.S . Badger Co. is a family-owned, family-run organic product manufacturer located in rural Gilsum, NH (pop. 813!). Best known for all-natural body care products like lip balm and baby sunscreen, the Badger Company has expanded its relationship as a corporate partner with IINE in New Hampshire. During the past year, Badger employees have [...]
Over the summer, IINE deepened our relationship with a unique corporate partner. Life Science Cares (LSC) is an association of like-minded local bio-tech companies that have banded together to increase their philanthropic and volunteer impact in the region. In 2017, IINE was designated as one of the organization’s beneficiaries and invited to a [...]
