@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
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Joined September 2009
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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.
Happy Valentine's Day!

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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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