Refugee Empowerment International
....supporting community-run sustainable projects
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Refugee Empowerment International
.....investing in the future
How we supportEmpowering communities
Refugee Empowerment International
...providing an end to dependence
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Invest in human potential with REI
REI provides a hand-up to refugees for long-term recovery by supporting grassroots projects in forgotten communities around the world, ensuring the refugees own and build their future.
News and Updates
Sustainable Parallels
May 7, 2025
Tove Kinooka says: ‘I’ve known for a long time that the projects were impactful, but what I hadn’t realized was how extremely professional the project teams are.
A Journey of Empowerment and Connection
June 4, 2025
In February 2025 individual and corporate donors witnessed the power of refugee-led initiatives supported by REI.
Tax benefits for donating
October 12, 2025
You can donate to REI and get tax credits through a system called Furusato Nozei. This will earn you tax credits at the year end.
REI succeeds with your support
Your donations are essential for REI to continue supporting refugees to build strong, independent communities. This can be interactive through activities that involve your friends, colleagues and fellows. These activities can be fun, educational, practical and experiential. Check the links below to learn about these or we would be delighted to hear your ideas and support your activities to fundraise for REI.
Upcoming Events
REI hosts a variety of events in Tokyo and other areas in Japan throughout the year. We organize dinners, concerts, sporting events and children’s workshops. Please join us at one of our fundraising events and show your support.
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Projects Funding and Program Visits
Refugee Empowerment International provides funding to community-based groups supporting people as they rebuild their lives and work towards returning home and establishing peaceful communities. Projects funded are run by experienced groups in the refugee and internally displaced person (IDP) community. We ensure that support reaches groups swiftly and efficiently.
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Refugee Engagement and Empowerment Project in Nairobi, Kenya
August 27, 2025
If you think about it though, as I have, I think you will discover that the only thing that really touches us to our soul is the connection we feel to other people. To our families, friends, a poverty stricken child in Somalia, a 10 year old rape victim, a starving 85 year old man, skin and bones, with fire in his eyes. These are humans, just like us. You and me. We live and breath on the same planet. We are simply lucky. No more, no less, lucky.
—David Hewett, long-time donor and supporter of REI, when reflecting on philanthropy.