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Upcoming Events

2008 Summer Language Classes Begin

Date: July 14 - September 22, 2008

Summer language classes at the International Institute are scheduled in Italian, Russian and More>>

Fall Language Classes Begin

Date: October 6 - December 11, 2008

Fall classes are planned in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish. More>>

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Featured Events/Items

Summer Language Classes Begin the Week of July 14

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International Institute Seeks New Board Members

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Welcome to the International Institute of Buffalo!

Since 1918, the International Institute of Buffalo has assisted immigrants, refugees, and others who face linguistic and cultural barriers to become self-sufficient, active members of our community. Today, the Institute serves as a dynamic international center, providing critical services to refugees and immigrants and promoting global understanding and connections in Western New York.

In 2006, 5,618 people from all walks of life and many countries around the world benefited from our programs and services, including:

356 refugees, including 181 new arrivals from Burma, Somalia, Iraq, China, Ukraine, Sudan and Burundi
2,380 interpreting and translation clients
1,846 participants in the Model United Nations and other education programs
40 immigrant victims of domestic violence
610 other legal clients with immigration concerns
102 participants in the U.S. State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program

Please explore our website to find out how we might be able to help you, or how you can help us serve others.

Recent News Headlines


	The International Institute of Buffalo receives a grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation
	Published Tuesday, July 22, 2008
	The International Institute of Buffalo received a $25, 128.65 fund from the Susan GG. Komen Foundation to fund the Arab Women Project “Healthy Women, More>>

	Kenmore East Delegation Wins Model United Nations Simulation
	Published Wednesday, March 26, 2008
	On Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 583 high school students from Western New York and Pennsylvania participated in the 2008 Model United Nations General Assembly in Knox Hall at the University at Buffalo. More>>

	International Institute Receives Grant from the Community Foundation
	Published Thursday, December 13, 2007
	The Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo has awarded the International Instiute $32,310 for a program to help service providers overcome language and cultural barriers. More>>

	Buffalo Niagara Enterprise Wins Competition at WorldQuest Fundraiser
	Published Monday, December 3, 2007
	The BNE team emerged victorious at International Institute fundraiser following a close tiebreaker with faculty teams from Nichols School and Canisius College. More>>

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The mission of the International Institute of Buffalo is to assist immigrants, refugees, their families, and others who face linguistic and cultural barriers to become self-sufficient, productive members of our community, and to increase global understanding and international connections in Western New York.