The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our June 2025 Newsletter. In this month's newsletter: Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi writes on June being Refugee Awareness Month, and how our government has turned its back on refugees Buffalo Without Borders -- Backyard Edition! Save the Date -- Thursday, August 14! IIB joins the celebration of the…
Read More
The Erie Canal was the conduit that brought economic prosperity and social change to Western New York and the rest of the country. Join us in recognizing and celebrating the contributions of foreign-born people to the building of the canal and America during its bicentennial celebration. Constructed primarily by immigrant labor, the Erie Canal transformed the United States, as immigrants…
Read More
Travel the world through food and fun! Many have asked when we were bringing back our popular cultural and food event, Buffalo Without Borders. Good news! We are putting together a fun and casual backyard version of the event! Delicious international food and drinks, festive ethnic music, traditional dancers, and artisanal craft vendors will create a night to remember, and we want…
Read More
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…
Read More
Immigrants and refugees add to the vibrancy of our nation. As a nation of immigrants and refugees, America has been the historical destination of “huddled masses yearning to breathe free” and those who are persecuted for their race, religion, political opinion, gender, or social group. In these politically divisive times, it's easy to get distracted and swept up in the…
Read More
We invited former and current clients to select donated household goods and food from Habitat for Humanity, along with the opportunity to purchase produce from FeedMoreWNY’s food truck at a reduced cost. The Partnership for the Public Good was on hand to distribute materials regarding lead poisoning while we provided resources on skincare, pest control, and summer safety. We also…
Read More
In celebration of Caribbean 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 Barbadian American Dr. Cardinal Warde, a trailblazing electrical engineer. Cardinal Warde was born in Christ Church, Barbados, in 1945. At the age of 20, he immigrated to the…
Read More
Representatives from Spectrum Health meet with IIB’s employment team The International Institute of Buffalo (IIB) is collaborating with Spectrum Health and Human Services to connect IIB clients with services that focus on promoting mental wellness and coping strategies to encourage emotional healing and well-being. Access to Spectrum's Community Mental Health Promotion and Support program (H.O.P.E. COMHPS) will bolster the holistic…
Read More
We were honored to welcome 43 New Americans from 24 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at a special U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony on the USS Little Rock. These new fellow citizens are formerly citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Congo (Kinshasa), France, Germany, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, Sri…
Read More
In celebration of Caribbean 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 NBA All-Star player Patrick Ewing. Patrick Ewing was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1962. At 12 years old, he immigrated to the United States with his family, settling…
Read More
In celebration of Caribbean 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 aerospace engineer, Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne. Camille Wardrop Alleyne was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, in 1966. At the age of 17, she immigrated to the United…
Read More