National Volunteer Appreciation Week at IINE
Each year, the International Institute serves thousands of refugee, asylee, and immigrant families through our many sup…
A Grateful Update From IINE
In these challenging times it is remarkable to me how communities across the country are coming together. People are ta…
An Update on IINE Programs During COVID19
Dear friend of IINE: I want to update you on all the International Institute program team has been doing during the COV…
IINE Statement on the Expanded Travel Ban
Last week, President Trump announced the expansion of the unjust and xenophobic Travel Ban policy. Effective February 2…
Lucrecia Arias Interviews her ESOL Teacher
Lucrecia Arias is a level five ESOL student. She recently received the opportunity to interview her teacher, Natalie Pa…
Witness to a True “Melting Pot”: IINE From a Newcomer’s Perspective
by Sarra Briki, Marketing & Communications Intern This past week, I had the honor of attending the International In…
“Every immigrant needs the support of a community…” – Dr. Joseph Aoun, Golden Door Award Honoree
Seven hundred people gathered at Matthews Arena last night to honor Dr. Joseph E. Aoun, the president of Northeastern U…
Joint Statement from IINE and Ascentria Care Alliance
“In countless ways, America depends on new Americans.” Agencies oppose Trump administration plans to slash refugee rese…
IINE Statement on the Refugee Cap For FY20
Yesterday, the White House announced plans to admit only 18,000 refugees in the coming fiscal year, the lowest ceiling…
The Third Narrative About Immigrants: Why We Need Them as Much as They Need Us
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore…
Having Won a Visa Lottery, This ESOL Student Strives to Succeed
by Mariah Dennis, Volunteer and Contributing Writer Many people live in hope of winning a lottery, but Boston ESOL stud…
Raising Up Immigrant Stories Through Photographs: Meet Becky
Inspired by a desire to make world cultures more accessible to New Hampshirites, photographer Becky Field has made it h…
