Update: Our Gifts for Good Neighbors program has been extended through the end of 2023. You can still sign up through the link below and drop off your donations on the original dates, December 2 and December 9, or email our Donations Department to schedule your drop off: donations@iibuff.org We want your help to brighten the season for our New…
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM International Institute of Buffalo 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 $15 General Admission $10 Students Free for Good Neighbor Society (Ally, Advocate, Luminary Level) Get Tickets Here! Get the story behind the headlines! The Rise of Populism in Europe and the War in Ukraine Two things will drive Europe’s future: the rise of…
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For over a century, the International Institute of Buffalo (IIB) has been a place for the community to convene to discuss important issues, especially those concerning our immigrant and refugee population. Recently, IIB was the venue for round table discussions where members of the Asian American Federation (AAF) leadership joined elected officials and local organizations to discuss the various challenges…
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From Refugee to Comedy: An Evening with Thom Tran A fundraiser for the International Institute of Buffalo Click Here to Get Your Tickets Now! Corporate Sponsor Info Here Thursday, September 28, 6- 8:30 pm at the WNED Studios 140 Lower Terrace, Buffalo NY Comedian and actor Thom Tran, a refugee from Vietnam, grew up in Buffalo. He served in the…
You can click here to register for the event. On Wednesday, June 7 at 5:30 pm, Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi will be making a special appearance to speak at the Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo, located at 2351 Delaware Ave in North Buffalo (at the corner of Delaware Ave and Hertel Ave). She will discuss the International Institute of Buffalo's…
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Click here to read a profile from 2018 to learn May Shogan's story and how she started at the International Institute of Buffalo 34 years ago! Click here to make a contribution to support IIB educational programs!
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Thank you to everyone who supported our We Stand For Peace fundraiser at Soho Buffalo. Folks enjoyed an early dose of summer weather while taking in breathtaking rooftop sights to help our newest refugee neighbors settle into the community. We raffled over 50 baskets with a dollar value of $10,000. The event also featured a live DJ, a silent auction,…
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Watch Rizzo-Choi's comments here. Click on your language below for details: Amharic Bengali Swahili
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