“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…
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…
Nazia’s Story: An Afghan Refugee’s Relentless Commitment to Education and Hope
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 marks 100 years since the International Institute of Boston first opened its doors to welcome and support peop…
1910-1924: Redefining Americanism
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The United Nations General Assembly established the first World Refugee Day on June 20, 2000. The international holiday…
