“Like a Dream Come True”: Farishta’s Journey from Afghan Refugee to U.S. Citizen
“It is like a dream come true. It is the biggest day of my life. After all the problems and long journey, finally I a…
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 …
2 Years After the Afghan Evacuation, Afghans Deserve Permission to Stay in Their New Home
By Alexandra Weber, Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Vice President Two years ago, on Sunday, August 15, 2021, th…
Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Montague on Creating Community for Afghan Women in New Hampshire
In our Volunteer Spotlight series, we catch up with cherished IINE volunteers to hear more about their passion and ex…
It’s Hard and it’s Wonderful – Leading a Family Support Team
In January, IINE-Lowell hosted an event celebrating both our extraordinary clients and the community volunteers who h…
What Has the Resettlement Community Learned From the Afghan Evacuation?
By Alexandra Weber, Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Vice President at the International Institute of New England…
A year after the fall of Kabul – Zahra’s story
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Taliban surrounded Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, and retook control of the battered n…
Refugee Cap Raised to 125,000
Many refugees coming to the U.S. seek to join family members, and most have spent years waiting to settle in a new co…
Afghanistan: A Need For a Broader Response
The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has brought together a coalition of advocates, organizations, and nations help…
A Moral Imperative: Stand Behind Our Allies in Afghanistan
While the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Defense are currently evacuating embassy staff and U.S. nati…