Cultural Orientation: Helping Refugees and Immigrants Adapt to the U.S. While Maintaining Their Identity
In the 1920s, immigration services in the U.S. largely focused on assimilation. The prevailing view was that newcomers should shed the cultures and languages they arrived with in order to become American. In cities throughout the country…
The International Institute of New England Welcomes the African Community Center of Lowell to 585 Middlesex St.
ACCL to share space at IINE’s newly-opened Lowell headquarters, expanding support for immigrants and refugees across Greater Lowell in centralized location BOSTON – September 1, 2026 – The International Institute of New England (IINE) has announced…
How A Weekly Soccer Game Helps Immigrants Advance Towards Their Career Goals
Needing A Substitution IINE Career Navigators Gordon Parris and Luqman Alkhaneqeeni were facing an unexpected challenge. In their roles, they help refugees, who arrive with diverse education and work backgrounds, to set career goals and…
Why They Give: An Interview with IINE Donor Laurie Sorota
Our donors help ensure that refugees and immigrants receive the support they need to rebuild their lives in New England, and in turn, strengthen our culture, economy, and community. In our Why They Give series, we talk with them to learn more about…