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As a member of the World Affairs Council of America, the Global Education Department is pleased to bring exciting trips, which will support IIB, to see more click Travel Opportunites

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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.

Our 2010 Annual Report will tell you that, last year 10,652 people from all walks of life and many countries around the world benefited from our programs and services, including:

251 refugees arriving from Bhutan, Burma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Iraq, Iran, and Somalia
7,250 interpreting and translation clients
2,534 participants in the Model United Nations and other education programs
29 pre-certified victims of Human Trafficking
112 victims of Domestic Violence
198 international exchange participants and students hosted and assisted

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

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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.