Recently, we brought international scholar Dr. Martin Nekola to Western New York to speak on the rise of populism in Europe and the War in Ukraine. During his presentation, Dr. Nekola described how these two things will drive Europe’s future: the rise of populism, mostly by right-wing groups, creating uncertainty and instability, and Russia’s invasion …
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WKBW-TV was on site recently when IIB and Leadership Buffalo teamed up to help highly skilled immigrants and refugees use their established skills to find meaningful work in the U.S. The second annual collaboration matched professional mentors with 48 immigrant mentees to provide meaningful advice and guidance. It took place at our Delaware Avenue location …
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The Buffalo News is doing its part to inform Western New Yorkers about our new winter weather preparation instructions, now available in 13 languages. The newspaper highlighted the importance of helping our newest neighbors, many of whom will soon experience the first winter season of their lives. You can read the full Buffalo News piece …
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In case you missed it, Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi visited the Spectrum News studios to discuss vital winter preparation information with reporter Breanna Fuss. Rizzo-Choi touched on the challenges last year’s historic winter blizzard presented New Americans and how the International Institute of Buffalo is increasing language access this season to help limit potential tragedies …
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In case you missed it, IIB Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi recently spoke with WBFO’s Jay Moran on the program, What’s Next? In the wide-ranging interview, Rizzo-Choi discussed our integrated services to help New Americans resettle into Western New York. She also touched on the myths and misconceptions surrounding different immigration statuses, the value immigrants bring …
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For the second year IIB staff and volunteers teamed up with Parkside Lutheran Church to provide a Thanksgiving-style dinner for 50 newly arrived Americans and survivor clients. The guests hail from Afghanistan, Burma, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ecuador, Iraq, Myanmar, Syria, and Venezuela. For many, it was their first-ever Thanksgiving meal. …
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Watch the entire panel discussion here. The International Institute of Buffalo Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi was featured recently during a panel discussion on immigration hosted by the Buffalo News at the Seneca One Tower in Buffalo. The event, “Growing Western New York’s Economy through New American Talent,” was put on by the talent recruitment platform …
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In case you missed it, WGRZ TV featured our winter weather preparation instructions, now offered in 13 languages. Last winter we first debuted our increased language access to assist our newly arrived neighbors in nine languages. You can click here to watch WGRZ’s full feature. The City of Good Neighbors is well known for its …
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Ten Thousand Villages, Buffalo, wants to help welcome our newest neighbors in Western New York by accepting donations to support our important work of resettling local refugees as they start their new lives. Ten Thousand Villages will accept donations of basic household items and winter clothing, including jackets, gloves, and hats. Other items needed include …
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The latest and the greatest information from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our October 2023 Newsletter! Get more information about: Cold weather needs of our clients including winter coats We’ve re-released our Winter Weather Preparation fliers and expanded the number of languages– now 13! Gifts for Good Neighbors program is back …
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