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The International Institute of Buffalo’s Survivor Support Program has closed

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The International Institute of Buffalo’s Survivor Support Program has closed.  We are no longer providing case management services to Domestic Violence or Human Trafficking clients. Our close-out day for services was Monday, July 1, 2024. If you were working with a domestic violence case manager and need services, call the Child and Family Services Advocate Hotline at 716-884-6000. If you…
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June 2024 Newsletter

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our June 2024 Newsletter. Get more information about: A note on the importance of our volunteers from Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi We’ve released crucial life-saving summer safety information flyers in many of the top languages spoken in Western New York, including Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Dari, English, Karen, Pashto,…
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“Be Prepared for Summer”– Smart Advice in Any Language

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Stay Safe This Summer Pass these flyers along to anyone who might need them! Pass this important summer preparedness info along on your social media or at your school, house of worship, library, club, or anywhere else that makes sense. عربية Arabic Summer Safety Info বাাংলা Bengali Summer Safety Info မြန်မာစာ Burmese Summer Safety Info دری Dari Summer Safety Info…
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IIB Statement on the 30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda

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"Kwibuka," in Rwanda's Kinyarwanda language, means “To Remember.” This weekend, Buffalonians gather to remember the events of three decades ago. We heard the horrific details as we resettled hundreds of Rwandan refugees over the years. With our former clients and the rest of our region’s Rwandan community, we will commemorate those 100 days of murder and mayhem and honor the memories of…
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World Refugee Day 2024

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At the International Institute of Buffalo, every day is World Refugee Day. Our mission is to welcome refugees, recognize their struggles, and work with them on their resettlement as they start a new chapter in their lives. Technically, June 20 is the day that the United Nations designated as World Refugee Day. It’s a time to pause and reflect on…
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In Case You Missed It– Jennifer Rizzo-Choi Appears on On Target with Penny Wolfgang

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Executive Director of the International Institute of Buffalo, Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, discussed the business case for why immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers are good for Western New York during a recent interview with Penny Wolfgang. If you missed it, here it is! Learn more about how New Americans are good for the business community and the economy, click here.     
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May 2024 Newsletter

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  The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our May 2024 Newsletter Get more information about: News on where we will be in the community from Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi The results of our Community World Trivia Competition! Our recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Our recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month Welcoming…
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April 2024 Newsletter

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The latest information from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our April 2024 newsletter Get more information about: News on more refugees coming to WNY from Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi Our Community World Trivia Competition. We want you to play trivia with us! Our recognition of Arab American Heritage Month Welcoming our newest American citizens Our IIB…
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In Case You Missed It: Community World Trivia Mentioned on WBFO

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IIB Communications Director Gabe DiMaio spoke with WBFO's Jay Moran during Morning Edition recently to discuss the International Insititute of Buffalo's education mission and the fundraiser to support programs such as Model United Nations, Global Kids, and other global education and community programs, such as cultural competency training and IIB’s community lectures. These programs bring global perspectives to Western New…
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