The International Institute of New England’s annual event for International Women’s Day is undergoing a meaningful transition. Instead of hosting a one-day celebration, we are directing efforts towards creating a more tangible impact through the creation of the WILLOW (The Women’s Initiative for Learning, Liberation, Opportunity and Wellbeing) Fund.
Refugee women often watch their children and spouses acclimate during resettlement through school and work while they become isolated, lonely, and disempowered. Targeted programming is needed to help women and girls achieve wellness, safety, and employment.
Established in 2023, the goal of the new WILLOW Fund is to improve refugee women and girls’ resettlement experiences through greater investment in their health, safety, and workforce advancement.
The WILLOW Fund Breakfast Panel Event
Our second annual WILLOW Fund event brought together an expert panel on June 10, 2026 at WBUR CitySpace for an inspiring discussion on how to promote the health, safety, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant women.
