Over the past several days we have grieved the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and watched as protesters marched in cities across the country- including here in Buffalo. The protesters – a diverse and largely peaceful group - are seeking justice and change, and we are moved by their passion and commitment. While we are saddened by the violence…
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public where social distancing is difficult, like on the bus, at a grocery store, or at a doctor's office or bank. By wearing a cloth face mask, you will help slow the spread of the coronavirus. These face coverings can be made from regular materials that you can…
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Thank you to our volunteer translators for communicating this important message from the International Institute to our clients. The English transcript for the videos is below. Kinyarwanda French
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While social distancing is a priority, being inside can get boring! No worries, our team has put together this list of movies, books, and kid's books about immigration to keep you entertained! Choose a couple and learn about the different cultures of the world. And grab a friend (digitally of course) to watch it with you! We'll be adding to…
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We have compiled a handful of resources that can help not only the populations we serve, but anyone who who may need it. The list has informational resources, community need resources, and resources to help students who are out of school continue to learn! We will continue to update these lists as more information becomes available. If you have resources…
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UPDATE (3/25/2020): Our building will remain closed until at least April 20, 2020. More details about accessing services during this time are included below. Our highest priority is the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and community. In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, effective Monday March 16th , the International Institute of Buffalo will suspend on-site services and…
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We are all responsible for keeping each other safe and making safety accessible for ALL populations. This means making health information available for those in which English is not accessible. All of the following fact sheets are from the CDC. We are posting them together to make them easier to find for people whose first language is not English. Please…
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Dear Friends, I am sure that all of us are following news of the quickly evolving situation with COVID-19. I want to let you know that we are taking the coronavirus very seriously here at the International Institute of Buffalo. We have put into place procedures to aid in the safety of staff, clients and students, volunteers, and visitors. We…
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In response to growing concerns about the spread of Coronavirus / COVID-19 both in the United States and around the world, here are answers to some commonly asked questions pertaining to the virus and the refugee and migrant community. Question: What if any refugee departure changes are in place at the federal level in response to the growing spread of…
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Pavel was one of our visitors from Russia, we interviewed him about his experience in Buffalo Here is how he responded! What is your name and profession in Russia? "I'm Pavel, I am a small business owner and a public activist in Russia!" What is one thing you've learned from visiting our Buffalo community? "I've learned about the different…
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