Finding Hope at Gucci: Anastasiia’s Story
Anastasiia didn’t want to leave her home of Odesa, Ukraine, but as the invasion intensified, she found she had no choic…
From the Desk of the CEO: Equity, Community, and Resilience: Our New Year’s Resolutions
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England As we enter the year ahead, I am fill…
The Two Most Important and Lasting Ways You Can Help Refugees and Immigrants (Hint: They aren’t what you think!)
By Alexandra Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at the International Institute of New England A…
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…
Italian-Born Executive Dr. Giovanni Caforio Receives IINE’s Prestigious Golden Door Award
IINE announced Dr. Giovanni Caforio, Executive Chairman of the Board and former CEO of Bristol Myers Squibb, as the rec…
Newton High Schooler Suraj Chaudhry Donates Winter Coats and Warm Words
Dear Ahmed, Zuhra, and Meetra, Welcome to Boston! My name is Suraj Chaudhry. I am a 16-year-old at Newton South Hig…
Celebrating Our Staff’s Work Anniversaries
We caught up with a handful of staff celebrating work anniversaries to hear what initially brought them to the Internat…
Home-Sewn Start-Up: A Former Afghan Refugee Brings Traditional Clothing to Lowell
Farida Niazi, a former refugee from Afghanistan who has made Lowell, Massachusetts her home since 2019, says that she l…
Donors Share Why They Give
Dedicated donors make the International Institute of New England’s work supporting thousands of refugee and immig…
Q&A With New Board Member Ann Merrifield
Can you share a bit about yourself? I was born and raised in southern Maine. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology an…
Cyclists Raise Awareness and Funds at Annual Ride for Refugees and Immigrants
On September 24th, International Institute of New England Board members, volunteers, staff, friends, and local communit…
From the Desk of the CEO: Thank You for Rising to the Challenge in 2023
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England As our 2023 fiscal year comes to a cl…
