In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Iraqi-American and former IIB client, Durgham Alyasiri. Durgham Alyasiri left Iraq as a young child, along with his mother, brother, and sister, after gaining temporary asylum in Jordan.…
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It’s National Volunteer Week and we want to recognize and celebrate the integral role our dedicated team of volunteers play in our mission to make Western New York a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees. Throughout the year you’ll see IIB volunteers give their time in numerous ways to support our important work we provide in the…
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Local non-profit Wheels for Workers 716 stopped by our location on Delaware Avenue to generously donate 13 bicycles, along with helmets and locks. They’ll now be given to our newly arrived refugee clients to help them get to and from work, school, grocery shopping, and other essential destinations. Since this past September, Wheels for Workers has now donated a total…
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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 honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who've helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Nobel Laureate Egyptian-American chemist, Ahmed Zewail. Ahmed Zewail, nicknamed the "Father of Femtochemistry," was the first Egyptian scientist to receive a Nobel Prize in Chemistry. His work proved…
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In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Palestinian-American stand-up comedian Mohammed Amer. Amer's unique perspective, shaped by his cultural background, has earned him widespread recognition, including mainstream media appearances and a Netflix comedy special. In…
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We were honored to welcome 50 New Americans from 20 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo this morning. The countries from which these new American citizens traveled are: Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Burma, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, India, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Kosovo, Philippines, Sierra Leone, South Korea,…
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April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and chances are someone in your life has experienced sexual violence. Family and friends, colleagues, neighbors, and classmates carry the trauma and burden of sexual assault with them. Nationwide, 81% of women and 43% of men report experiencing sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. Sexual violence affects all people, regardless of geography, race,…
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Total Solar Eclipse occurs on Monday, April 8, 2024 The International Institute of Buffalo (IIB) has translated and made available important information about the total solar eclipse so people can safely enjoy this unique astrological phenomenon. IIB translated eclipse safety and preparedness information flyers into many of the top languages spoken in Western New York: عربية Arabic Solar Eclipse Prep…
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In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we are taking time to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who've helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Lebanese American basketball player Rony Seikaly. One of the first internationally-born players to significantly impact the NBA, Rony Seikaly averaged close to a double-double throughout his…
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