Blogs

Doing the market research

December 17, 2024

Solange received a lot of valuable coaching through the business training, and she put every bit of information gleaned from the program into practice. “The store provides a steady income and new customers keep coming. Everybody has to eat.”  

A new baby has a brighter future

December 17, 2024

Having received the health training and the baby kit, Naw Eh is able to practice good hygiene without having to sacrifice the family’s food budget. 

Addressing addiction

December 17, 2024

His confidence and sense of self-worth were renewed after the treatment program. “I want to share my life-changing experience with friends who want to be free of addiction. They need to know there is a way to quit and that it is never too late.”

Richard works on legal rights

December 17, 2024

After graduating from KSDC, Richard went on to work in the camp Justice department. He said: “Asserting our right to self-governance is essential for our state. I hope we can realize our aspirations for a society in which all ethnic groups are unified through a shared empathy.”  

Gala Save the Date

December 13, 2024

Mark your diaries to save the date for the REI Gala to be held on 21 March 2025 at the Conrad Tokyo as we "REImagine the Future".

Thank you Shayukai

November 26, 2024

Showa Shell Shayukai have been supporting REI for over 30 years.

Race Night Generates Funds and Fun 

November 25, 2024

A thrilling Formula 1-style race night in central Tokyo on November 15th, brought together racing enthusiasts and philanthropists to support our work.

Grand Hyatt Tokyo concert

November 21, 2024

On Saturday 14 December the hotel will host an intimate concert in support of Refugee Empowerment International from 16.00.

Tax benefits for donating

November 12, 2024

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.