International Institute of Buffalo@IIBuff

The mission of the International Institute of Buffalo is to make Western New York a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees.

 Buffalo, NY
iibuffalo.org
Joined September 2009
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RT @IIBuff: X isn't the only place to keep track of how we make WNY a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees. Website-…
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X isn't the only place to keep track of how we make WNY a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees. Website- iibuffalo.org IIB's Monthly Newsletter Bluesky- iibuff Facebook- iibuff LinkedIn- International Institute of Buffalo Instagram- iibuff
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For #BlackHistoryMonth, we continue to recognize notable Black #refugees and immigrants, and the contributions they've made to America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we recognize Dr. Nehkonti Adams, an Infectious Disease Physician with the U.S. Navy. bit.ly/4hZQ8lh
Black History Month: Recognizing Black Immigrants and Refugees

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Today, folks in Nepal celebrate Prajatantra Diwas, which translates into “Democracy Day.” The public holiday commemorates this day in 1951 when King Tribhuvan proclaimed a cabinet and ended the 104-year-long dynastic, autocratic, and authoritarian rule of the Rana regime.
Today, folks in Nepal celebrate Prajatantra Diwas, which translates into “Democracy Day.” The public holiday commemorates this day in 1951 when King Tribhuvan proclaimed a cabinet and ended the 104-year-long dynastic, autocratic, and authoritarian rule of the Rana regime.

ALT Today, folks in Nepal celebrate Prajatantra Diwas, which translates into “Democracy Day.” The public holiday commemorates this day in 1951 when King Tribhuvan proclaimed a cabinet and ended the 104-year-long dynastic, autocratic, and authoritarian rule of the Rana regime.

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Nowadays, it’s easy to get swept up in the rhetoric surrounding people who are foreign born. If you want to know the value of #immigrants and #refugees, take a few moments to look at some statistics and research we’ve compiled. You may be surprised! iibuffalo.org/news/value/
Immigrants and Refugees Benefit WNY.

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Spanish and Portuguese Interpreter Ligia grew up learning English and graduated with a bilingual diploma. After taking the TOEFL exam, her passion for languages also drove her to learn Portuguese and she’s currently learning Japanese! buff.ly/3Qf31w
Behind the Scenes: The People Who Make IIB Great!

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Today, folks in more than 40 countries celebrate Valentine’s Day. Love, romance, and kindness are shared with others through the giving of gifts such as flowers, candy, and jewelry.
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IIB would not be able to make WNY a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees were it not for the great people on our team and in the community. bit.ly/3CT1VD1
Behind the Scenes: The People Who Make IIB Great!

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X isn't the only place to keep track of how we make WNY a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees. Website- iibuffalo.org IIB's Monthly Newsletter Bluesky- iibuff Facebook- iibuff LinkedIn- International Institute of Buffalo Instagram- iibuff
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Today, Union Day is observed in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. This annual public holiday commemorates the Panglong Agreement signed in 1947, which allowed Burma to become a unified country, free of British control. In 1989, Burma was renamed Myanmar.
Today, Union Day is observed in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. This annual public holiday commemorates the Panglong Agreement signed in 1947, which allowed Burma to become a unified country, free of British control. In 1989, Burma was renamed Myanmar.

ALT Today, Union Day is observed in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. This annual public holiday commemorates the Panglong Agreement signed in 1947, which allowed Burma to become a unified country, free of British control. In 1989, Burma was renamed Myanmar.

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Nowadays, it’s easy to get swept up in the rhetoric surrounding people who are foreign born. If you want to know the value of #immigrants and #refugees, take a few moments to look at some statistics and research we’ve compiled. You may be surprised! iibuffalo.org/news/value/
Immigrants and Refugees Pay Their Fair Share of Taxes

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Today, folks in Cameroon celebrate Youth Day. This national holiday recognizes the significant role youth play within the country. Sixty percent of the country’s population is under the age of twenty-five. Celebrations include speeches, parades, and sports events.
Today, folks in Cameroon celebrate Youth Day. This national holiday recognizes the significant role youth play within the country. Sixty percent of the country’s population is under the age of twenty-five. Celebrations include speeches, parades, and sports events.

ALT Today, folks in Cameroon celebrate Youth Day. This national holiday recognizes the significant role youth play within the country. Sixty percent of the country’s population is under the age of twenty-five. Celebrations include speeches, parades, and sports events.

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Recently, we hosted an International Visitor Group representing the Near East and North Africa through the U.S. @StateDept @StateIVLP. While in #WNY, they'll focus on youth engagement, recovery following hate crimes, and violence against woman. #IVLP buff.ly/2WiMGO1
IIB Hosts International Visitor Group from the Near East and North Africa.

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The federal government left the non-profits of The Refugee Partnership holding the bag for services that have been performed and still must be performed. We're asking WNY to pitch in to integrate the fully vetted refugees who are our newest neighbors. secure.qgiv.com/for/trpfund
"But don't forget that, without warning, the federal government halted integration regardless of whether the families were fully integrated, partially integrated, or not integrated at all. That is setting them up for failure. Don't forget that the federal government left the nonprofits of The Refugee Partnership to complete the work. And don't forget that the federal government left us with an unpaid bill of $1.5 million. " Jennifer Rizzo-Choi

ALT "But don't forget that, without warning, the federal government halted integration regardless of whether the families were fully integrated, partially integrated, or not integrated at all. That is setting them up for failure. Don't forget that the federal government left the nonprofits of The Refugee Partnership to complete the work. And don't forget that the federal government left us with an unpaid bill of $1.5 million. " Jennifer Rizzo-Choi
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We're looking for a Controller to help us make Western New York a better place for, and because of, #immigrants and #refugees! Click below for position details: iibuffalo.org/jobs/controlle…
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For #BlackHistoryMonth, we continue to recognize notable Black #refugees and immigrants, and the contributions they've made to America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Haitian-American Army Captain and pilot, Alix Idrache. bit.ly/4175Jdb
Alix Idrache: Black History Month, recognizing Black Immigrants and Refugees.

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Today marks Prešeren Day in Slovenia. The holiday commemorates the death of Slovene poet France Prešeren, who is considered the country’s greatest classical author. The holiday also honors Slovene artists whose work was repressed during WWII.
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We need your help to cover suspended federal #refugee resettlement funds for completed work and to support the 731 fully vetted refugees who've arrived legally over the last 90 days. Click to learn more. bit.ly/3CQwR6L
Text Reads: "We have a moral obligation to complete the work that the United States government promised when it accepted these fully vetted refugee families to resettle here." Jennifer Rizzo-Choi

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Observed annually on February 7, Grenada’s Independence Day marks the country’s independence from Great Britain in 1974. The public holiday is celebrated with festivals, parades, and traditional dishes, including its national dish, a meat and vegetable stew called oil down.
Observed annually on February 7, Grenada’s Independence Day marks the country’s independence from Great Britain in 1974. The public holiday is celebrated with festivals, parades, and traditional dishes, including its national dish, a meat and vegetable stew called oil down.

ALT Observed annually on February 7, Grenada’s Independence Day marks the country’s independence from Great Britain in 1974. The public holiday is celebrated with festivals, parades, and traditional dishes, including its national dish, a meat and vegetable stew called oil down.

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