Karina Krantz, one of our former refugee clients from Ukraine, officially opened the doors to her new boutique market in Pendleton. Filled with Love Buffalo Market focuses on offering options for healthier and diverse foods, beverages, and other specialty items. It features a wide selection of Eastern European delicacies, organic foods, and additional products sourced from local farmers and businesses.…
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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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Recently, we honored our dedicated team of volunteers with an evening of lively conversation, dinner, and games. The Volunteer Appreciation Night recognized the considerable time, energy, and physical contributions provided by volunteers from across Western New York year-round. Volunteer Appreciation Night welcomed approximately 50 volunteers to our downtown location. They were joined by staff to enjoy ethnic foods provided by…
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International smarts, camaraderie, laughs, and much enthusiasm – results are officially in following another successful and festive Community World Trivia competition, hosted again this year on the Roswell Park campus. For the second year in a row, it took the tiebreaker round, but Team Sherlock Homies defended its 2023 win to come out on top to claim the title of…
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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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In case you missed it! Spectrum News Reporter Kevin Hayes’ deep dive into this year’s record-breaking Model UN General Assembly recently hit television screens. The day of lively debates hosted by the University at Buffalo marked the International Institute of Buffalo’s 20th year of presenting the marquee event to high school students across Western New York. This year drew over…
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In case you missed it, we recently hosted our "A Taste of the Middle East" dinner for Good Neighbor Society members and their guests. Good Neighbor Society members who’ve donated $100 or more to our annual fund have access to special events such as this one. The event took place at our location in downtown Buffalo and featured food catered…
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Another successful Model United Nations Conference is in the books! In our 20th year of presenting this marquee event, a record 832 students from 40 Western New York high schools signed up to brainstorm, cooperate, and debate their ideas at the annual competition at the University at Buffalo. Model UN challenges future leaders to address pressing and complex issues at…
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This week, the International Institute of Buffalo participated in events celebrating the screenings of Cabrini at the North Park Theatre. The movie, partially filmed locally, spotlights the canonized Catholic nun and the patron saint of immigrants, Mother Cabrini. The producers tapped the talents of various Western New Yorkers for help. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi and New American Integration Director Denise Phillips…
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