Please join us for a training and overview of human trafficking in the Western New York community. Seminars take place at the International Institute of Buffalo, 864 Delaware Avenue. Each seminar has the same content. What does human trafficking look like in Western NY? How do we identify people who are being trafficked? What can …
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January, 2019 Dear Friends of the Institute: Who would have ever believed that a government shutdown would last for a full month? Service members serving our nation without pay for the first time in history. Critical government employees overseeing benefits programs furloughed. Politics at its worst. This is our new reality. We see stories …
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Great Decisions 9 engaging foreign policy discussions introduced & facilitated by leading experts in Western New York 2019 Great Decisions Schedule The International Institute of Buffalo 864 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 Monday Evenings, 6:00-7:30 p.m. $7 Walk-Ins // $5 Educators & Students 2/04/2019 Refugees and Global Migration Dr. Korydon Smith, Ed.D., M. …
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Visit our Amazon Holiday Wish List Drop off items listed below at the Institute Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Winter items – Hats, Gloves, Children’s Boots (all sizes) Diapers (all sizes) Price Rite Gift Cards ($20 increments) K-Mart Gift Cards ($20 increments) Gifts of cash to the Institute may be made in …
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Our America was founded as a refuge for pilgrims fleeing religious persecution. For centuries, other waves of refugees and immigrants followed: Irish, Germans, Russian Jews, Italians. All came seeking a better, safer life for themselves and their families. America gave them a home, and in return they have helped enrich and grow our nation with …
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The International Institute of Buffalo will celebrate Welcoming Week (September 14 – 23, 2018) with a series of events and activities recognizing the contributions of immigrants and refugees to the Western New York community. Members of the community are invited to join in the celebrations. Our participation in Welcoming Week shows that in Buffalo, Americans …
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Klara Chomicka & Ryan Peters, Development & Communications University of Chicago and SUNY Oswego graduates respectively, Ms. Chomicka and Mr. Peters support the Development & Communications office’s overarching fundraising, outreach and media initiatives. What do you feel is your your role in the Development and Communications Office here at the Institute? [KC]: A couple different things. …
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Madi McEwen, Education & International Visitors Coordinator A University of Buffalo ’18 graduate and ardent advocate for diversity & inclusion, Ms. McEwen is the Education & International Visitors Coordinator supporting her department in increasing global awareness and engagement of all Western New York residents. What did you study and what experiences do you have that …
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Audrey Herrera, Volunteer Coordinator A native of Albuquerque and lover of philosophical conversations, Ms. Herrera works in New American Integration coordinating volunteers and interns for both the HELLO program and the Institute’s departments. Where are you from and how long have you been at the Institute? [AH]: I am from Albuquerque, New Mexico and have been at …
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Elizabeth “Beth” Mercer, Self Sufficiency Coordinator A native of Orchard Park and all things health and wellness, Ms. Mercer works in New American Integration coordinating financial literacy programs for the Institute’s clients to become self-sufficient in their new lives in Western New York. Where are you from and what do you do here? [BM]: I have …
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