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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 International Institute of New England Celebrates 100 Years of Service in Boston
February 15, 2024
February marks 100 years since the International Institute of Boston first opened its doors to welcome and support peop…

1910-1924: Redefining Americanism
January 31, 2024
The International Institute of New England is thrilled to share the first installment of our new series, “100 Years of…
Finding Hope at Gucci: Anastasiia’s Story
January 9, 2024
Anastasiia didn’t want to leave her home of Odesa, Ukraine, but as the invasion intensified, she found she had no choic…

Threatened in Cuba, Welcomed in Boston: Diana and Randy’s Story
December 12, 2023
A Life Interrupted One year ago, Diana and Randy were living in their home country of Cuba and pursuing careers in medi…

Newton High Schooler Suraj Chaudhry Donates Winter Coats and Warm Words
November 29, 2023
Dear Ahmed, Zuhra, and Meetra, Welcome to Boston! My name is Suraj Chaudhry. I am a 16-year-old at Newton South Hig…

Employee Profile: Meet Julian, Case Specialist
August 7, 2023
Julian joined the International Institute of New England earlier this year as a Case Specialist. Driven by a desire to…

Major League Opportunity for Refugees at Fenway Park
July 13, 2023
Getting a call from the Red Sox to come on down to Fenway Park is the dream of many a New Englander. Even though he was…

Volunteer Spotlight: Phoebe Park Finds a Connection That Transcends Language Barriers
June 28, 2023
In our Volunteer Spotlight series, we catch up with cherished IINE volunteers to hear more about their passion and expe…

IINE Celebrates World Refugee Day 2023
June 23, 2023
The United Nations General Assembly established the first World Refugee Day on June 20, 2000. The international holiday…
Job skills training at IINE: Building new careers with MNPAP
April 27, 2022
Job skills training programs at IINE are designed to empower newly arrived refugees to achieve independence and stabili…
Refugee Agencies Praise MA Legislature for Approving $12 Million in Aid for Over a Thousand Afghan Arrivals
December 9, 2021
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