“A Journey of Hope”: In Massachusetts, an Afghan Refugee Builds a Future in Biotech
Activism in Afghanistan Ali grew up in Afghanistan during the Civil War—a tumultuous time where his mother would carry…
Atefa’s Story: With Ongoing Support, a Young Refugee Builds a Brighter Future
Atefa’s story is featured in our Spotlight Report: Who We Can Serve and How in a Rapidly Shifting Landscape. Clic…
Shared Goals: How Refugees and Immigrants Bond Through Soccer
It’s the most popular sport in the world. You can play it in a schoolyard, a gym, a park, or even a refugee camp. You d…
Virtuous Cycles: Donated Bikes Help Refugees Move Forward
Among the many challenges refugees face in the U.S., transportation access can be particularly daunting. It takes a lon…
“Like a Dream Come True”: Farishta’s Journey from Afghan Refugee to U.S. Citizen
“It is like a dream come true. It is the biggest day of my life. After all the problems and long journey, finally I ach…
Suitcase Stories®: Ishtar, a Haitian Immigrant, Shares Why She Came and Why She Stays
Ishtar, a recent immigrant from Haiti, works as a Case Specialist in IINE’s Lowell, Massachusetts office. Ishtar has sh…
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…
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…
Home-Sewn Start-Up: A Former Afghan Refugee Brings Traditional Clothing to Lowell
Farida Niazi, a former refugee from Afghanistan who has made Lowell, Massachusetts her home since 2019, says that she l…
Refugee Youth Spend Summer Exploring, Learning, and Bonding
This summer, refugee youth in Lowell, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire who participated in IINE programs thr…
IINE Celebrates World Refugee Day 2023
The United Nations General Assembly established the first World Refugee Day on June 20, 2000. The international holiday…
Becoming a New American
The resettlement process doesn’t end once our clients safely relocate to their new communities. This is often just the …
