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…
1954–1964: Refugee Relief Over Quotas
Welcome to the fifth installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The prev…
Meet Our Interns
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
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
Arriving full of hope After making an impossible choice and a difficult journey, Maydelyn, a former schoolteacher, refu…
1944-1953: A Home for the Displaced
“100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial” Series: Installment #4 Welcome to the…
College Students Learn Refugee Resettlement by Lending Helping Hands
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
Our Chief Human Resources Officer Nina Nova-Duran reflects on IINE’s culture, how the organization has grown since she…
