International Institute of Buffalo

When you are eligible make sure to get your vaccine to protect yourself and your community! Thank you Hortense for sharing your vaccination experience with us!

The fourth night of our Buffalo Without Borders TO GO series will be served by Al Sultan! Al Sultan is a Mediterranean restaurant focused on serving authentic Yemeni dishes. Besides their delicious and expertly crafted meals, they also have a bakery and market next to their restaurant, stocked full with Middle Eastern goods! Fahmi, the owner of Al Sultan takes great care in sourcing fresh ingredients and using the traditional spices of his country such as curry, cumin, garli...c, and cinnamon to make his signature Yemeni dishes! His best selling dish is his Lamb Haneeth, which happens to be our regular meal option, pictured below! You can try this favorite dish or the vegan dish, Saltah and support our organization's services by purchasing a ticket to our Buffalo Without Borders TO GO event: https://buff.ly/3m5MWZP

Looking for new places to shop or eat? Check out our customized google maps of immigrant and refugee owned/ cultural restaurants and businesses! Click on your favorite cuisine to find new restaurants near you or click on the international markets to find new places to shop: https://buff.ly/3mGLj4L... And if you enjoy using the map, please consider donating to our organization which helps resettle refugees in our city and support local businesses! buff.ly/2PNyUjL

"A survey released Tuesday by AAPI Data, a policy and research nonprofit group, showed that Asian Americans have experienced hate incidents at a significantly higher percentage than the general population, but are also among the least likely to say they are very comfortable reporting hate crimes to authorities. Researchers also looked at what other racial groups have been experiencing during the pandemic and beyond. They found that Asian Americans confront similar levels of... hate incidents compared to other minorities. About 27 percent of them reported experiencing verbal or physical abuse or property damage due to their ethnicity. Latinos reported the same rate, but Black Americans reported a higher share at 34 percent." The uptick in violence towards AAPI communities and the continued increase of hate crimes and violence towards all ethnic groups is a continued tragedy in our country. The language we use, the conversations we have, the organizations we support, and the change we call for all impact the safety and wellbeing of our communities.

The second night of our Buffalo Without Borders TO GO series will be served by Sabores de mi Tierra! Sabores de mi Tierra NY In a colorful space on Niagara street, Sabores de mi Tierra , which translates to English as "The Flavors of My Home" is the only restaurant in Buffalo to boast Colombian/ Venezuelan fusion cuisine! Dianna and Edgar, who own Sabores de mi Tierra, say the most exciting part of their job is sharing their culture and cuisine with the community. Colombian... restaurants are almost obsolete in Buffalo, making their restaurant a haven for our Colombian population, who would otherwise have to travel as far as NYC to taste the flavors of their land! Cooking with an abundance of peppers, onions, and garlic, they work to bring the traditional flavors of South America, while adding their own twist! You can try their cuisine and support our organization's services, by purchasing a ticket to our Buffalo Without Borders TO GO event: https://buff.ly/3m5MWZP

Deadline extended for our Community World Trivia Event! You can now register a trivia team until TODAY at noon! Only a few spots remain for the event so make sure to sign up now to secure your spot and test your knowledge! Held on October 29th, the trivia night will be over Zoom, with participants logging in to a separate platform on their phones to answer the questions. Help support our International Exchanges and Education Department by participating in what will surely be... a fun and educational evening! You can learn more here: https://buff.ly/2IrCBHA And register here: https://buff.ly/30mDqHW

Deadline extended for our Community World Trivia Event! You can now register a trivia team until TOMORROW October 28th at noon! Only a few spots remain for the event so make sure to sign up now to secure your spot and test your knowledge! Held on October 29th, the trivia night will be over Zoom, with participants logging in to a separate platform on their phones to answer the questions. Help support our International Exchanges and Education Department by participating in wha...t will surely be a fun and educational evening! You can learn more here: https://buff.ly/2IrCBHA And register here: https://buff.ly/30mDqHW

Our second night of Buffalo Without Borders To Go is live!! Mexican/ Puerto Rican meals are coming out fresh and hot from @kioskolatinobuffalony We want to see your BWB2G unboxing experience! Snap a pic of your meal, culture packet, or craft and tag us at #BWB2G or @iibuff for a chance to win a Lexington Co-op gift card!

To celebrate our second night of Buffalo Without Borders To Go, which features Mexican cuisine and culture, check out this salsa dance instruction video that Baila Salsa Dance Co. has made to celebrate with us! While Buffalo Without Borders is officially SOLD OUT! We'll be sharing videos about each of the cultures in our series so that everyone can celebrate immigrants, refugees, traditions, and diversity with us! https://youtu.be/fwfnrfR8qkY

Three days to request your absentee ballot in New York! An extended amount of people will be given absentee ballot access because of Covid-19 concerns. If you didn't qualify before you may qualify now, check the voting guide on our website to learn more:: https://iibuffalo.org/vote2020/ Exercise your vote for those who don't have the opportunity to. One vote doesn't change everything, but no vote changes nothing!

We are highlighting the beautiful cultures of BWB2G! Vendors with different songs each week. Don’t miss out on our event that includes boxes with a fantastic dinner for two from Buffalo’s finest immigrant run restaurants and an interactive culture packet on the country of each night that includes a dinner playlist with many more songs! Our VIP boxes additionally include a paired wine for dinner, chocolates from Blue Table Chocolates, an insulated International Institute Bag and more! Don’t miss out on this unique cultural experience! Link to purchase:https://buff.ly/2CWw19T

Our inspirational quote of the week comes from John F Kennedy, the 35th US President. He presided over the establishment of the Peace Corps and the continuation of the Apollo space program. We hope this quote will encourage you to continue to fight for justice in your own way, remembering that acts of goodness big and small help to make the change we want to see.