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Refugee resettlement agency expects Ukrainian refugees will come to Buffalo

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by: Chris Horvatits, Channel 4 Posted: Feb 25, 2022 / 04:28 PM EST Updated: Feb 25, 2022 / 06:15 PM EST BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As Ukrainians flee westward out of their homeland, agencies that assist in refugee resettlement are already thinking about the possibility they may come to the United States. Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, the interim executive director of the International Institute of…
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Great Decisions 2022

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Great Decisions, a 9-week event hosted by our International Exchanges and Education Department, is just around the corner! Our annual series consists of 9 engaging foreign policy discussions introduced & facilitated by leading experts in Western New York. This year's topics include "Myanmar's Never-ending Crisis," "Drug Policy in Latin America," and "Russia and the US," among others. The discussions will…
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WNYRAC Fundraising Goal Met for Buffalo United for Afghan Evacuees Campaign

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Overwhelming Support for Afghan Evacuees and Final Fundraising Gift from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Close a Successful Appeal for Buffalo Refugee Resettlement and Healthcare Agencies by Todd Geise, Director of Marketing at Jewish Family Services of WNY BUFFALO, NY (February 1, 2022) Today, members of the Western New York Refugee & Asylee Consortium (WNYRAC) announced the…
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Covid Outreach Team Successes

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The International Institute of Buffalo has developed a Covid Outreach Team to meet the needs of refugees throughout the crisis. This team has done amazing work in their field, providing new arrivals with important Covid-19 information, encouraging vaccination, and debunking common myths surrounding the pandemic. Here are some of the highlights of our work:  We organized 6 vaccine clinics, the result…
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Empowering The Next Generation of New American Professionals: Mirvet’s Story.

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For the first time in the last five years, hope is returning to refugee resettlement. Discriminatory policies and bans have been lifted, the refugee cap has expanded ten-fold, and families are arriving every week, including Afghan evacuees. Our New American Integration department is rapidly expanding to meet these positive trends. With the help of your generous gift, our organization can be…
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Empowering The Next Generation of New American Professionals: Hery’s Story

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For the first time in the last five years, hope is returning to refugee resettlement. Discriminatory policies and bans have been lifted, the refugee cap has expanded ten-fold, and families are arriving every week, including Afghan evacuees. Our New American Integration department is rapidly expanding to meet these positive trends. With the help of your generous gift, our organization can be…
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Empowering The Next Generation of New Americans Professionals: Eh Moe’s Story

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For the first time in the last five years, hope is returning to refugee resettlement. Discriminatory policies and bans have been lifted, the refugee cap has expanded ten-fold, and families are arriving every week, including Afghan evacuees. Our New American Integration department is rapidly expanding to meet these positive trends. With the help of your generous gift, our organization can be…
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Empowering The Next Generation of New American Professionals: Kotelo’s Story

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For the first time in the last five years, hope is returning to refugee resettlement. Discriminatory policies and bans have been lifted, the refugee cap has expanded ten-fold, and families are arriving every week, including Afghan evacuees. Our New American Integration department is rapidly expanding to meet these positive trends. With the help of your generous gift, our organization can be…
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