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 Stop by International House on Monday, April 25th, at 7pm to meet some of our international visitors and enjoy informal conversation and refreshments!
You can hear from two Egyptian professionals from Cairo who are interning with local nonprofits in Charlotte, chat with government and human rights officials from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Kazakhstan, who are interested in legislative process, or meet three visitors from France interested in ethnic diversity. There will also be a brief video with comments from our recent delegation from Serbia. You won't want to miss this great opportunity for international learning and dialogue!
RSVP not required, but helpful. Email njiron@ihclt.org.
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A Family Finds Help at International House
Read Maria Conteh's story about her family's experience at the International House Ginter Immigration Law Clinic.
 When we first came to International House, the outlook was bleak. We were so scared; we thought Musa would be sent back to Africa, and I would have to learn how to farm. We hit a big roadblock in the legal process because we didn't know how Musa came to be here, since he had arrived at age 5. We didn't even know whether we should try to get records from USCIS which can be risky. Our lowest point was when our baby Malachi was a few months old, and the government couldn't find Musa's entry documents. Musa was holding Malachi, and we were both crying. After we were drained of tears, we prayed and asked God to give International House the wisdom to help us. Read more>>
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Join us from 1:30pm - 4:30pm for this FREE event!
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Learn About the World with an Internship at International House
Read Caroleena's story about her internship with International House:
I began my internship in the Citizen Diplomacy program with Program Director Lara Printz in January 2011. As this was my first internship, I was very nervous and did not know what to expect. I remember my heart pounding as I walked through the doors of International House, my first day on the job. So many things were running throught my head: Am I going to mess up? Is the other staff going to accept me? What if I'm in over my head? more>> |
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Volunteers Needed for ESL Classes
If you'd like to teach others English, consider being a volunteer ESL teacher for International House. Training and experience are preferred, but not required. Teachers are needed for the following times and locations:
Mondays and Wednesdays - 6:30-8pm
4019 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Mondays - 4:00-5:30pm
5735 East W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28215
Wednesday - 6:30-8:00pm and Saturday 9:00-10:30am or 10:00-11:30am
101 Sugaw Creek Road West, Charlotte, NC 28213
Contact Norma Jiron at njiron@ihclt.org for more information.
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Letters and Life of Benito Juárez
 International House and the Mexican Cultural Society commemorated the 205th anniversary of the Mexican President Benito Juárez with a special program on March 25th.
The program celebrated Mexican history and explored Juarez's life and thought. It included readings of some of his letters to famous international leaders at the time, such as Abraham Lincoln and Victor Hugo and was conducted in both Spanish and English.
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From the Executive Director
Is Charlotte a global city?
This was the question posed to me recently by a local TV reporter. He was following up on the Democratic National Committee's announcement naming Charlotte as the site of their 2012 convention.
The question is an interesting one. more>>
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Got Teens?
Make new friends from around the world by hosting a teenager from Iraq or Mexico this summer. These opportunities are available for families with teens: Iraqi Young Leaders July 8-18 Mexican Youth Ambassadors July 22-August 17 Responsibilities of a home host: Provide transportation to and from International House; arrange breakfast and dinner for your guest; show your guest around Charotte. |
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International Book Club
The International House Book Club meets again on Monday, April 18th at 7 p.m. The book this month is The Bonesetter's Daughter, by Amy Tan of China. You do not need to register or sign up - just join us!
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Doorways
Our International House Women's Group meets the first Wednesday of each month for social and cultural exchanges.
The group's next meeting is Wednesday, May 4th at a member's home for a potluck luncheon.
To find out more about Doorways, contact Lakana Bikhazi at laklouk12@carolina.rr.com
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THANK YOU!
We are grateful for these recent grants:
Read the press releases by clicking on the foundation names.
The Levine Foundation is also supporting the summer tutoring programs with a grant of $20,000.
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International House
When you donate to International House, you help us provide important services to our community.
You can donate online here or mail a check to International House at
322 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204 |
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