Since 1916, The International Institute of Akron has been welcoming immigrants and refugees to Akron to make our community their home. 

 

Our Mission

The International Institute of Akron (IIA) is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit agency founded in 1916.

WE ENRICH THE VITALITY OF OUR COMMUNITY BY HELPING IMMIGRANTS ACHIEVE AN EMPOWERED LIFE WITH DIGNITY, CONNECTION, AND BELONGING.


I begin my life here and I will see what I can do for this country.
— Sudan, American Citizen and Volunteer Teacher for IIA