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 has fueled creativity, innovation, and economic growth throughout our history…
From the Desk of the CEO: How History Has Prepared Us for This Next Chapter
November 23, 2024
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Coinciding with the return of the T…
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…
Donors Share Why They Give
Dedicated donors make the International Institute of New England’s work supporting thousands of refugee and imm…
Q&A With New Board Member Ann Merrifield
Can you share a bit about yourself? I was born and raised in southern Maine. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology …
Spotlight Report: Immigrant Families in Emergency Shelters (November 2023)
The Spotlight Report is a quarterly report to bring you a deeper understanding of our work. This Spotlight Report cov…
Explainer: The U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
According to the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, by the end of 2022 there were nearly 35.5 million refugees in the worl…
Brockton Public Library Makes Space for “Priceless” Services to its Haitian Community
Twice a month, 200 or more recent immigrants from Haiti are eager to get to Brockton Public Library. It’s time to see…
Cyclists Raise Awareness and Funds at Annual Ride for Refugees and Immigrants
On September 24th, International Institute of New England Board members, volunteers, staff, friends, and local commun…
From the Desk of the CEO: Thank You for Rising to the Challenge in 2023
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England As our 2023 fiscal year comes to a …
Employee Profile: Meet Joe Gilbert, Education Program Manager
After spending the majority of his career in higher education, Joe Gilbert joined the International Institute of New …
Migrants, Immigrants, Refugees, Asylum-Seekers, Parolees: Understanding the Key Differences
Migrants. Immigrants. Refugees. Asylum seekers. Parolees. They all leave their homes seeking a better life. Some leav…
IINE Statement on Biden Administration Extending and Redesignating TPS for Ukraine
The International Institute of New England (IINE) commends the Biden administration’s decision to extend and redesign…
Refugee Youth Spend Summer Exploring, Learning, and Bonding
This summer, refugee youth in Lowell, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire who participated in IINE programs t…