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…
Employee Profile: Meet Joe Gilbert, Education Program Manager
After spending the majority of his career in higher education, Joe Gilbert joined the International Institute of New En…
Migrants, Immigrants, Refugees, Asylum-Seekers, Parolees: Understanding the Key Differences
Migrants. Immigrants. Refugees. Asylum seekers. Parolees. They all leave their homes seeking a better life. Some leave…
IINE Statement on Biden Administration Extending and Redesignating TPS for Ukraine
The International Institute of New England (IINE) commends the Biden administration’s decision to extend and redesignat…
Refugee Youth Spend Summer Exploring, Learning, and Bonding
This summer, refugee youth in Lowell, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire who participated in IINE programs thr…
Suitcase Stories®: How a Cup of Coffee Transports Maryna to Happier Days in Ukraine
Maryna, a Ukrainian refugee, was living in Kyiv with her daughter when Russia invaded the country in 2022. In her recen…
2 Years After the Afghan Evacuation, Afghans Deserve Permission to Stay in Their New Home
By Alexandra Weber, Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Vice President Two years ago, on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the…
Employee Profile: Meet Julian, Case Specialist
Julian joined the International Institute of New England earlier this year as a Case Specialist. Driven by a desire to…
