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The WILLOW Fund First Annual Luncheon

The International Institute of New England’s annual event for International Women’s Day is undergoing a meaningful transition. As we celebrate the centennial of our Boston office, we are reminded of the enduring legacy of our founders: a group of women at the local YWCA who were committed to welcoming, supporting, and celebrating the cultures of immigrant women and girls. Today, we honor their passion and vision through the creation of the the WILLOW Fund (The Women’s Initiative for Learning, Liberation, Opportunity and Wellbeing).

Event Details

Our first WILLOW Fund Annual Luncheon will highlight refugee and immigrant women’s resilience and amplify their voices within the community. By combining both celebration and tangible support through the Fund, the International Institute of New England’s WILLOW Fund Annual Luncheon creates a holistic approach to advocating for and uplifting immigrant women. 100 years of history have shown us that by investing in refugee and immigrant women and girls, we invest in our communities, our society, our economy, and our future. 

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 11 a.m.
Location: Hilton Park Plaza, 50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116

    We are pleased to announce our esteemed panel of guest speakers, who will share their insights and experiences:

      Ruthzee Louijuene, Boston City Council President

      Nazia Jamal, Afghan refugee and IINE client

      Dr. Rohini Rau-Murthy, DotHouse Health

      Geny Doss

      Geny Doss, VP of CMC Small Molecule Operational Quality at Vertex

      WILLOW Collage

      Our Sponsors

      Promoter Sponsors

      Boger Family Foundation

      Ally Sponsors

      Church on the Hill
      Church on the Hill
      Verizon logo

      Friend Sponsors

      WILLOW Sponsor Logo - Zoltan and Cristina Csimma
      WILLOW Sponsor Logo - Zoltan and Cristina Csimma
      WILLOW Sponsor Logo - TJX
      WILLOW Sponsor Logo - TJX

      Supporter Sponsors

      WILLOW Sponsor Logos - Jessica Bethoney
      WILLOW Sponsor Logos - Ann Merrifield
      WILLOW Sponsor Logos - Debby Stein Sharpe