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 2012 the countries we resettled refugees from included Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, Iraq and Iran.

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News

Computers for Children Partners with the IIB

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Oishei Foundation funded a pilot program with Computers For Children, Inc. to train twenty Burmese refugees in the use of computers to communicate with their school. The pilot program is designed to help bridge the digital, language, and educational divides. The IIB is a training site and provided translators and cultural knowedge and support. The press release with links to photos is here.

WorldQuest 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Results are in for the WorldQuest 2013 the IIB's annual fundraiser for our educational programming, which was held May 9.
Buffalo.com took pictures.

A Map for Adventurous Eaters

Thursday, May 9, 2013

This map simultaneously provides a service to people who want to eat international cuisines as well as the restaurants and shops on the receiving end of this increased traffic. It's also a fundraiser for the IIB. Buffalo Spree magazine, May issue.

Culinary Staycation - The Map for Adventurous Eaters 2.0 Debuts in Buffalo Magazine

Thursday, May 2, 2013

As the new wave of immigrants and refugees settle, Buffalo has become a hotbed of world cuisine. Here's the guide to get you there.

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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.