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1944-1953: A Home for the Displaced
May 30, 2024
“100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial” Series: Installment #4 Welcome to the…

College Students Learn Refugee Resettlement by Lending Helping Hands
May 29, 2024
Colleges and universities define New England’s culture, bringing innovation and meaningful cultural exchange as they dr…

Get to Know Our Chief Human Resources Officer
May 21, 2024
Our Chief Human Resources Officer Nina Nova-Duran reflects on IINE’s culture, how the organization has grown since she…

Nazia’s Story: An Afghan Refugee’s Relentless Commitment to Education and Hope
May 16, 2024
The hardest and most important job Growing up in Afghanistan, Nazia developed a true passion for teaching at a young ag…

The Importance of Nuance and Empathy: Highlighting IINE’s Language Services
April 29, 2024
When you need a translator in order to be understood, trust is everything. There’s real vulnerability in relying on som…

Dispelling 10 Common Myths About Immigrants and Refugees
April 26, 2024
By Alexandra Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at the International Institute of New England P…

The International Institute of New England Receives Historic Philanthropic Gift from Bancel Philanthropies
April 25, 2024
Bancel Philanthropies’ pledge of $6,000,000 marks the largest single philanthropic gift in IINE history BOSTON – April…

Q&A With Board Member Libby May
April 21, 2024
A member of the International Institute of New England’s Board of Directors since 2021, Libby May is a communications e…

1935-1944: “Don’t Condemn—Understand”
April 10, 2024
“100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial” Series: Installment #3 Welcome to the…

Local Employers Say That Hiring Refugees and Immigrants is a Win-Win
March 26, 2024
When refugees and immigrants arrive in New England they are eager to join the workforce, succeed and advance in their c…

From the Desk of the CEO: The Economic Argument for Welcoming Refugees and Immigrants
March 15, 2024
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England For those of us who feel strongly abo…

1924-1934: Fostering Community
March 13, 2024
We pick back up where we left off – in 1924, the year of the founding of the International Institute of Boston. In this…
