Anastasiia didn’t want to leave her home of Odesa, Ukraine, but as the invasion intensified, she found she had no choice. Arriving in Boston in the summer of 2023 with her husband, Anastasiia turned to the International Institute of New England for basic services and employment support. IINE's Employment Team helped her make the most of her new beginning by pursuing her dream career. Anstasiia shared her story in her own words. [...]
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England As we enter the year ahead, I am filled with energy and hope thanks to the incredible way the IINE community rose to the challenges of 2023. With unwavering support, you stood with Ukrainians fleeing the sudden invasion of their country; you were there for thousands of Haitians displaced by violence, political turmoil, and natural disasters; and you [...]