Finding Connection at Fuji Rock: REI at the NGO Village
August 31, 2026
Jamie reflects on the FRF experience
Reaching into the community
May 18, 2026
Despite ongoing challenges around the world the projects that REI funds continue to be strong. Some results from REI funding in the last year to spring 2026
Changing Realities, Unbroken Spirits
May 7, 2026
Field visit participants highlight realities often taken for granted through thoughtful questions: the restrictions on freedom many people face, the ingenuity within communities and the dignity of those living in displacement.
Field Visit Reflections: REI‑Supported Refugee Initiatives
April 28, 2026
Marie-Claire reflects on a Field Visit that was unsettling, inspiring and energising. "I saw clearly how REI enables agency, dignity and hope."
Sustainability in global assistance
January 30, 2026
The recent dramatic and abrupt cancellation of foreign aid by the US has exposed the weaknesses in foreign aid and raised serious concerns as to whether it is a sustainable approach for global assistance.
What an REI ambassador can do
January 25, 2026
The REI mission is aided by our organization’s informal network of ambassadors, who help spread awareness, raise funds, and generate new supporters.
Tax benefits for donating
January 12, 2026
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.
Culture is Identity
November 7, 2025
With locally driven solutions, rooted in cultural and contextual knowledge, we see not only stronger outcomes but also more just and inclusive futures.