Who We Are
Building brighter futures for refugee women and children through compassion, education, and community.
Our Mission
We equip refugee women and children with the tools, education, and support systems necessary to build independent, thriving futures in their new communities.
Our Vision
We envision communities where diversity is celebrated, opportunity is equitable, and every refugee family has the resources to achieve self-sufficiency and dignity.
Jane Kinity
Founder & Executive Director
A Journey of Purpose
Jane Kinity, founder & Executive Director of New International Hope for Refugee.She arrived in New Haven, CT as a refugee advocate in 2016, witnessing firsthand the systemic barriers families face—language isolation, healthcare confusion, and social exclusion.
The gaps in support she observed inspired a clear mission: no family should rebuild alone. In 2018, Jane founded Nihiri to deliver practical, culturally-sensitive solutions she knew could transform lives.
Explore Our JourneyOur Core Values
Compassion
Empathy drives every action. We build bridges of understanding in an era of division, creating safe spaces where every person feels valued and welcomed.
Excellence
Quality isn't optional. From volunteers to leadership, we hold ourselves to the highest standards across every program and service.
Diversity
Our differences strengthen us. We actively celebrate and amplify diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives in all we do.
Independence
Self-determination is a human right. We provide tools for families to forge their own paths with dignity and autonomy.
Community
Belonging transforms lives. We foster genuine connections that turn strangers into neighbors and neighbors into family.
Iktsuarpok
An Inuit word meaning 'the anticipation of arrival.' It embodies our vision: a community where everyone feels that joyful sense of belonging.
Our Programs & Services
We offer comprehensive support across six key areas, empowering refugee and immigrant families to build independent, thriving lives.
ESL & Education
English language classes, digital literacy training, and translation services to empower communication and independence.
Learn more02Health & Wellness
Medical referrals, mental health counseling, healthcare navigation, and wellness programs for holistic wellbeing.
Learn more03Advocacy & Legal
Legal support, immigration guidance, rights education, and assistance navigating complex systems.
Learn more04Basic Needs
Food assistance, housing support, transportation services, and essential resources for stable living conditions.
Learn more05Employment
Job readiness training, career guidance, resume building, interview coaching, and employer connections.
Learn more06Community
Cultural orientation, youth programs, community integration support, and cross-cultural friendship programs.
Learn moreAdditional Services
Our Partners
We are grateful to collaborate with these amazing organizations who share our commitment to supporting refugee and immigrant communities.
