IINE Honors Dr. Srikant M. Datar With the Prestigious Golden Door Award
BOSTON –November 1, 2022 – The International Institute of New England (IINE) announces Dr. Srikant M. Datar, dean…
What Has the Resettlement Community Learned From the Afghan Evacuation?
By Alexandra Weber, Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Vice President at the International Institute of New England T…
Where We Belong: Welcoming Week at IINE
During the month of September, the nation celebrated “Welcoming Week” as part of an initiative by Welcoming America. “…
International Day of Peace: A Message From IINE’s CEO
Dear Friends: More than 40 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly declared September 21 as the International Da…
A year after the fall of Kabul – Zahra’s story
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Taliban surrounded Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, and retook control of the battered nat…
Farewell to IINE’s Friend, Mary Annie Wakim
Mary Annie Wakim died peacefully at Belmont House, Toronto, Ontario, on August 12, 2022, she was 102 years old. After…
Farewell to a Trusted Board Member and Friend of Refugees, Thomas Lucey
The International Institute of New England joins the many friends, family, and colleagues mourning the loss of Thomas L…
A closer look: “Resettle Together: Community Sponsorship at IINE”
Over the past year, IINE has resettled more than 330 refugees while simultaneously providing intensive case management…
Becoming a New American
The resettlement process doesn’t end once our clients safely relocate to their new communities. This is often just the …
Vania’s story: A Haitian asylee finds her voice
In July 2020, Vania arrived in the U.S. from Haiti, fleeing from an unstable political situation and seeking to establi…
IINE’s CEO Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Dear IINE Friends and Supporters: On Friday, June 24th, the United States Supreme Court rescinded a 50-year-old consti…
IINE’s Vice President Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Through the 14 years I have participated professionally in supporting the lives of refugees and immigrants, what has ce…
