Donating in Celebration
June 25, 2025
Got something to celebrate? Make your special occasion extra special by asking for donations instead of a gift. You can show your love by making a meaningful donation.
Izzy’s internship experience
June 24, 2025
Izzy Drysdale tells us how her internship experience gave her a broader perspective on the refugee issue, and one she will carry with her as she moves onto the next chapter of her life.
Applying Community Insights to Business
June 16, 2025
This workshop examines innovative community-driven models that can inspire transformative leadership approaches for Japanese and European corporate environments.
Tax benefits for donating
June 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.
Etymology of the word 'refugee'
June 5, 2025
In this blog, I will explain the nuances between two translations of the word “refugee” in Japanese. By discussing the nuances between “難民” and ”避難民” and REI’s usage of the latter, I invite you to reconsider the definition of refugees in the new era of humanitarian support.
A Journey of Empowerment and Connection
June 4, 2025
In February 2025, REI led a transformative field trip to the Thai-Myanmar border, where individual and corporate donors witnessed the power of refugee-led initiatives supported by REI.
Unwavering Support Amid Global Aid Disruptions
June 4, 2025
When aid flows are interrupted, vulnerable populations bear the immediate burden. REI support ensures that, even when others must pause, the work of rebuilding lives never stops.
Corporate Partnerships
May 14, 2025
We are proud of the various corporate partners we collaborate with. Like many organisations we believe in sustainability and this does not just apply to the projects we support abut also when starting new partnerships with companies.
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. They are well organised and clearly focused on what is best for their communities.
Humanitarian Ethics and REI
May 5, 2025
At REI we recognize that refugees are not passive recipients of aid; they are partners, leaders, and changemakers. Refugees are made, not born—and we are committed to supporting their empowerment in pursuit of their dreams, on their terms.