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1975–1984: Redefining Refugee Resettlement
August 26, 2024
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
August 16, 2024
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
August 8, 2024
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
August 5, 2024
BOSTON – August 5, 2024 – The International Institute of New England (IINE), one of the region’s longest-establis…

1965–1974: Welcoming the World
July 30, 2024
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
July 26, 2024
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
July 16, 2024
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
July 2, 2024
Marked each year on June 20, World Refugee Day (WRD) is an international observance honoring the strength, courage, and…

1954–1964: Refugee Relief Over Quotas
June 30, 2024
Welcome to the fifth installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The prev…

Meet Our Interns
June 30, 2024
Every spring, summer, and fall, we welcome a new slate of talented and passionate interns to our team! In this blog pos…

From the Desk of the CEO: Creating Change at the Top – Advocating for Refugees and Immigrants
June 27, 2024
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Advocating for local, state, and fede…

“I Never Felt Alone”: Maydelyn, a Refugee and Single Mom from Guatemala, Finds Community and a New Start in Massachusetts
June 26, 2024
Arriving full of hope After making an impossible choice and a difficult journey, Maydelyn, a former schoolteacher, refu…
