Afghan woman in Minnesota reclaims her freedom this International Women’s Day
March 8, 2023 | Adjusting to life in Minnesota as an Afghan woman – away from her tight knit family and friends – hasn’t been easy for Zari. Yet, on... READ MORE »
Maryna’s Story: Helping Ukrainians, serving her country
February 16, 2023 | At the first-floor offices of the International Institute of Minnesota, case workers meet with newly arrived refugees who speak at least 20 combined languages from around... READ MORE »
Institute Welcomes Launch of Private Sponsorship “Welcome Corps” Program
January 20, 2023 | The Biden administration announced this week the launch of a new private sponsorship program for refugees called “Welcome Corps.” The program will allow Americans to sponsor... READ MORE »
Congress fails to vote on Afghan Adjustment Act
January 4, 2023 | As Afghans living in Minnesota face uncertainty about their future in the United States, the International Institute of Minnesota is appalled at the failure of Congress... READ MORE »
Nour’s Story: “Life and dreams are within us”
Starting over in a new country takes persistence and determination. And for many, starting over is not a choice at all. Each day, we are inspired by the resilience of... READ MORE »
