About the NNIC
NNIC invests in the next generation of local and global leaders by creating opportunities for Nevadans to engage with international issues and cultures. Through educational exchanges, leadership programs and community engagement initiatives, participants gain firsthand experience with global perspectives and build meaningful cross-cultural connections.
Opportunities for engagement for the local community can range from hosting international visitors and participating in leadership exchanges to volunteering with refugee resettlement programs. Volunteers can support newly arrived families by assisting with mail, teaching English, participating in World Refugee Day events and helping newcomers navigate life in Northern Nevada.
The Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC) leads Nevada's global engagement
NNIC leads Nevada’s global engagement efforts by fostering greater understanding among people, cultures and communities. Through educational and cultural exchange programs, refugee resettlement services and language access resources, NNIC connects local and international communities while promoting cross-cultural learning and collaboration. NNIC serves as a resource for residents, businesses and visitors seeking opportunities to engage in international activities, programs and events throughout Northern Nevada.
NNIC Programs
NNIC advances global understanding and community engagement through three core program areas:
- Refugee Resettlement: Serving as Northern Nevada’s refugee resettlement agency for a decade, helping refugees, humanitarian parolees and survivors of human trafficking rebuild their lives and integrate into the community.
- Language Access Services: Providing interpretation and translation services in more than 300 languages through the NNIC Language Bank.
- International Exchanges: Coordinating professional and cultural exchange programs for international visitors through the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies.
Community Education and Cultural Engagement
Organizing educational programs, events and activities that promote cross-cultural understanding and connect local communities with global perspectives.
World Refugee Day Global Expo
Global Gala
The Global Gala is NNIC’s signature fundraising event and a celebration of Northern Nevada’s diverse and internationally connected community. The event highlights NNIC’s impact, recognizes the region’s role in an increasingly interconnected world and raises critical support for the organization’s programs and services.
Guests enjoy cultural performances, international cuisine and opportunities to learn more about the people and programs that strengthen global engagement throughout Nevada.
Purpose
We believe humanity is strongest when no one is left behind. In a world marked by displacement, division, and difference, NNIC stands at the intersection of compassion and action partnering with communities, organizations, and global citizens to build a world where shared humanity is not just an ideal, but a lived reality for every refugee, immigrant, and international visitor we serve.
To learn more about opportunities to get involved, sign up for our mailing list or contact us via email at nnic@nnic.org. The Northern Nevada International Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, registered in the State of Nevada - Tax ID 94-2796785.
Public disclosure
NNIC’s 990 and other federally mandated forms and documents are made available to the public upon request by emailing nnic@nnic.org or by visiting our office at 1155 W. Fourth Street, Suite 222, Reno, NV 89503, during regular business hours.