It Runs in the Family: Refugee Mother and Daughters Discover Career and Purpose in Nursing
April 8, 2025
Hearing the pop of nearby gunshots was once a part of daily life for Nininahazwe and her daughters in their home country of Burundi. After escaping to Kenya, they spent ten long years in a refugee ca…
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…
Personal Perspective from one American mom
I am normally a good sleeper, but last week’s New York Times article chronicling the horrific saga of an immigrant chil…
A message from the President & CEO: Here’s why we should fight the Trump Administration’s proposed policy
My colleagues sometimes refer to me as “Professor” Thielman because I require facts, data and a strategy debate before…
The Thein Family
The Thein family’s journey from Myanmar to the United States was triggered by the all-too-familiar circumstances of los…
IINE Celebrates 100 Years of Service With 100 Honorees
More than 600 people gathered at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, May 1 to mark the centennial of the Inter…
Discovering Diversity, Experiencing New Cultures…Down the Street in Manchester, NH
For many years, Kerry lived in a diverse New York City neighborhood surrounded by people from different cultural backgr…
Congratulations to Our First Graduating Class: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
There was a standing ovation and some tears of joy this week as seven immigrant women became the first graduating class…
Thank You for Celebrating International Women’s Day With IINE
Thanks to the generosity of all our event sponsors, more than $130,000 was raised for IINE programs. We are very gratef…
Ten Minutes from Home, A World Away
When Jordan, a senior at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH, signed up for a “Winter Break Community Service” trip…
Francisco’s Story
The International Institute’s engagement with “clients” often spans many years, beginning when we welcome new arrivals…
IINE seeking public help in identifying 100 influential Lowellians
LOWELL – To mark 100 years of serving newcomers to Lowell, the International Institute of New England (IINE) will…
Unaccompanied Minor Program
The International Institute of New England provides unaccompanied minor children and their families reunifying support…
A million reasons to celebrate: Golden Door Award Gala
Thank you for being part of an historic night. IINE’s 37th Golden Door Award Gala honoring Dr. Rafael Reif, the p…