Why They Give: An Interview with IINE Donor Katie Bruno
Our donors play a critical role in ensuring that every refugee and immigrant who comes to our doors finds the safety an…
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…
1954–1964: Refugee Relief Over Quotas
Welcome to the fifth installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The prev…
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…
From the Desk of the CEO: Creating Change at the Top – Advocating for Refugees and Immigrants
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Advocating for local, state, and fede…
“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…
1944-1953: A Home for the Displaced
“100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial” Series: Installment #4 Welcome to the…
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…
Get to Know Our Chief Human Resources Officer
Our Chief Human Resources Officer Nina Nova-Duran reflects on IINE’s culture, how the organization has grown since she…
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 Importance of Nuance and Empathy: Highlighting IINE’s Language Services
When you need a translator in order to be understood, trust is everything. There’s real vulnerability in relying on som…
Dispelling 10 Common Myths About Immigrants and Refugees
By Alexandra Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at the International Institute of New England P…