“I know how to be a refugee. Now I want to help people”: Vlada’s Journey from War-Torn Ukraine to New Hampshire
“In One Moment” In 2022, in her native country of Ukraine, Vlada had started her “dream job,” working as a…
“Like a Dream Come True”: Farishta’s Journey from Afghan Refugee to U.S. Citizen
“It is like a dream come true. It is the biggest day of my life. After all the problems and long journey, finally I ach…
Suitcase Stories®: Ishtar, a Haitian Immigrant, Shares Why She Came and Why She Stays
Ishtar, a recent immigrant from Haiti, works as a Case Specialist in IINE’s Lowell, Massachusetts office. Ishtar has sh…
Q&A With New Board Member Richard Golob
Richard Golob brings broad experience at the international level, from global environmental issues to outsourcing in nu…
1975–1984: Redefining Refugee Resettlement
Welcome to the seventh installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The pr…
Q&A With New Board Member Wade Rubinstein
A long-time volunteer, community partner, and Leadership Council member, Wade Rubinstein recently joined IINE’s Board o…
Q&A With New Board Member Carolina San Martin
Carolina San Martin joined the International Institute of New England’s Board of Directors in 2024, bringing over 20 ye…
The International Institute of New England Elects Richard Golob, Wade Rubinstein, and Carolina San Martin to its Board of Directors
BOSTON – August 5, 2024 – The International Institute of New England (IINE), one of the region’s longest-establis…
1965–1974: Welcoming the World
Welcome to the sixth installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The prev…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Reality at the U.S.-Mexico Border
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England In mid-July, I visited the border com…
Why They Give: An Interview with IINE Donor Katie Bruno
Our donors play a critical role in ensuring that every refugee and immigrant who comes to our doors finds the safety an…
IINE Celebrates World Refugee Day 2024
Marked each year on June 20, World Refugee Day (WRD) is an international observance honoring the strength, courage, and…
