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.
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Recent News Headlines |
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| 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 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>> | | | | City Honors Wins Academic WorldQuest |
| Published Monday, December 3, 2007 |
| City Honors emerged victorious in the 2007 Academic WorldQuest, the school's fourth victory in the last five years.
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