From the Desk of the CEO: The Stories and Faces Behind Our Theory of Change
March 18, 2025
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Often when we think about a refugee’s experience in the U.S., we think of their earliest days here—the joy and fear o…
IINE Statement on the Trump Administration’s Dismantling of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
March 5, 2025
From its first day in office, the Trump Administration has taken aggressive and illegal actions to severely limit – and…
8 Tips for Having Better Conversations About Immigration
December 20, 2024
Immigration is at the heart of the American story. The rich cultural diversity and open society that defines our nation…
Un mensaje del Presidente y Director General: Estas son las razones por las que debemos luchar contra la política propuesta por la Administración Trump
My colleagues sometimes refer to me as “Professor” Thielman because I require facts, data and a strategy debate before…
La familia Thein
The Thein family’s journey from Myanmar to the United States was triggered by the all-too-familiar circumstances of los…
El IINE celebra 100 años de servicio con 100 homenajeados
More than 600 people gathered at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, May 1 to mark the centennial of the Inter…
Descubrir la diversidad, experimentar nuevas culturas... al final de la calle en Manchester, NH
For many years, Kerry lived in a diverse New York City neighborhood surrounded by people from different cultural backgr…
Felicitaciones a Nuestra Primera Clase Graduada: Asistente de Enfermería Certificada (CNA)
There was a standing ovation and some tears of joy this week as seven immigrant women became the first graduating class…
Gracias por celebrar el Día Internacional de la Mujer con el IINE
Thanks to the generosity of all our event sponsors, more than $130,000 was raised for IINE programs. We are very gratef…
A diez minutos de casa, a un mundo de distancia
When Jordan, a senior at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH, signed up for a “Winter Break Community Service” trip…
La historia de Francisco
The International Institute’s engagement with “clients” often spans many years, beginning when we welcome new arrivals…
El IINE solicita la ayuda del público para identificar a 100 Lowellianos influyentes
LOWELL – To mark 100 years of serving newcomers to Lowell, the International Institute of New England (IINE) will…
Programa de menores no acompañados
The International Institute of New England provides unaccompanied minor children and their families reunifying support…
Un millón de razones para celebrar: Gala del Premio Puerta de Oro
Thank you for being part of an historic night. IINE’s 37th Golden Door Award Gala honoring Dr. Rafael Reif, the p…
El mejor ambiente para el mejor aprendizaje
By Fabiano Latham My name is Fabiano Latham, I’m 41, I’m Brazilian, a journalist and writer, and I currentl…