From the Desk of the CEO: The Stories and Faces Behind Our Theory of Change
March 18, 2025
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Often when we think about a refugee’s experience in the U.S., we think of their earliest days here—the joy and fear o…
IINE Statement on the Trump Administration’s Dismantling of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
March 5, 2025
From its first day in office, the Trump Administration has taken aggressive and illegal actions to severely limit – and…
8 Tips for Having Better Conversations About Immigration
December 20, 2024
Immigration is at the heart of the American story. The rich cultural diversity and open society that defines our nation…
Three Generations Now Thriving in Nashua: Kanyere and Frediana
Kanyere and her mother, Frediana, fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2004 and lived in the Kyaka II refugee c…
Seeing Success in the Crisis: How IINE Clients Are a Source of Inspiration
By Emma Tobin Seven weeks ago, the IINE community in Lowell faced an enormous challenge: the families we serve were dis…
Ms. Emily Hood, In Memoriam
IINE recently learned of the death of a longtime supporter, Ms. Emily Hood. She served as a member of the board of dire…
Some Important Takeaways For the IINE Community With Regard to President Trump’s Proclamation
The president’s Proclamation on April 22 has created confusion and concern among our immigrant and refugee community. M…
On Patriot’s Day, We’re Serving the Newest Americans
Happy Patriot’s Day. What better way to celebrate than to support our newest American neighbors? As you know, IINE is a…
National Volunteer Appreciation Week at IINE
Each year, the International Institute serves thousands of refugee, asylee, and immigrant families through our many sup…
A Grateful Update From IINE
In these challenging times it is remarkable to me how communities across the country are coming together. People are ta…
An Update on IINE Programs During COVID19
Dear friend of IINE: I want to update you on all the International Institute program team has been doing during the COV…
IINE Statement on the Expanded Travel Ban
Last week, President Trump announced the expansion of the unjust and xenophobic Travel Ban policy. Effective February 2…
Lucrecia Arias Interviews her ESOL Teacher
Lucrecia Arias is a level five ESOL student. She recently received the opportunity to interview her teacher, Natalie Pa…
Witness to a true “Melting Pot,” IINE from a newcomer’s perspective
The Golden Door Award Gala from a Newcomer’s Perspective by Sarra Briki, Marketing & Communications Intern In…
“Every immigrant needs the support of a community…” – Dr. Joseph Aoun, Golden Door Award honoree
Seven hundred people gathered at Matthews Arena last night to honor Dr. Joseph E. Aoun, the president of Northeastern U…