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…
“The Most Lovely People”: A Volunteer Group’s Experience Supporting a Refugee Family from Nigeria
Tani and her six children were among the last refugees to arrive safely in Boston just before the indefinite suspension…
Prudence’s Story: How a Refugee and Humanitarian Found Life-Saving Support in the U.S.
A father of four, Prudence has dedicated his life to working for human rights and against government corruption. After…
From the Desk of the CEO: Envisioning a Better Future for Humanitarian Immigration
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England As we’ve spent the past year celebrat…
5 Things to Know About the Refugee Act of 1980
Understanding the purpose and impact of the Refugee Act on its 45th anniversary Forty-five years ago, the Refugee…
A Somali Refugee, Bashir Is Following His Dreams in Boston
Bashir speaks warmly of the culture he grew up in. “Somali culture is based on hospitality. They are a joined communit…
Hacking Injustice: University Students Develop Tech Solutions for Immigration Challenges
Forty visionary coders from colleges and universities throughout Greater Boston converged at Harvard University in earl…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Stories and Faces Behind Our Theory of Change
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Often when we think about a refugee’s…
IINE Statement on the Dismantling of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
Over the past month and a half, we have seen multiple rounds of federal legislation attempt to severely limit – and in…
Congolese Refugees Find Community and Wellness with Monthly Women’s Group
On a Thursday in late November, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo carefully folds an orange turkey th…
“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…
