International Association of New Haven (IANH): News and Events

The International Association of New Haven has made the transition from its roots as a programming organization to one that supports our new mission—that of providing grants to organizations that further international understanding within the greater New Haven community.

Following a successful launch event in October, 2007, which was attended by more than 100 community and educational groups, word about the IANH grants spread quickly, resulting in 43 applications from a range of well-qualified organizations. After a thorough review, the Association awarded over $40,000 to fund 11 of these deserving projects. Click here for a list of the 2007 Grantees. We were particularly pleased to continue support for our legacy program “Round-the-World Women” and to help launch a host family program within Yale’s Office of International Students and Scholars. The proposals went to the heart of our mission—clearly there is a demonstrated need for the kind of support we provide.

IANH has strengthened the Board by adding five new members with diverse backgrounds who bring the skills to take our organization to a new level. We begin this second grant year with a solid foundation, a strong group of dedicated volunteers and, an impressive slate of first-year grant recipients, paving the way for a bright future. If ever there were a time to encourage global understanding at the local level, it is now. Please join us in supporting the IANH mission to “Bring the World to New Haven.”

Abiyoyo Family Cooperative Daycare
Dominican Sisters
Easter Seal Goodwill Industries
Edgewood Magnet School, New Haven Public Schools
Girl Scouts
Hamden Middle School
Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services
Jewish Community Relations Council
Office of International Students and Scholars - Yale University
Peabody Museum of Natural History
Round-the-World Women
Click here for more information about the 2006 Award Recipients

International Association of New Haven – formerly the “International Center” –
Announces Grants for Innovative Local Projects

New Haven, CT . . . “The International Center of New Haven,” founded in 1949, was originally established as a community organization that provided host families, ESL classes, and other support to foreign students and their families at Yale and other Universities and Colleges. It’s International House at 406 Prospect Street was a home and community to graduate students and scholars from all over the world.

Now called the International Association of New Haven (IANH), the organization sold the “International House” and has reorganized as a grant giving organization supporting local projects that foster international understanding.

IANH remains dedicated to strengthening mutual understanding between the people of Greater New Haven and the rest of the world. The Foundation seeks grant applications from organizations whose programs advance international, intercultural and global connection. The IANH invites proposals from organizations in the Greater New Haven area for innovative projects that:

Support the international community of Greater New Haven
Encourage community programs that foster cultural understanding
Promote global education in the community

Applications will be accepted from educational institutions and organizations with 501(c) (3) status. Application deadline is January 1st 2007. IANH expects initially to grant 5-7 awards of up to $5000 each.

Applications and more information: www.ianewhaven.org

The International Association of New Haven would like to extend a special thank you to the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven for supporting this program.

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