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
November 25, 2025
The REI mission is aided by our organization’s informal network of ambassadors, who help spread awareness, raise funds, and generate new supporters.
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.
Donate your foreign currency to REI
October 23, 2025
If you have unused foreign coins or banknotes from your travels you can put them to good use!
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.
Empowering myself to make a difference
July 17, 2025
Natsumi said "I want to make a difference. This was why I joined REI. To make a difference and empower others, I was determined to first empower myself."
What the media misses about refugee communities
July 10, 2025
The media succeeds in creating a misunderstanding of refugees and undermines the complexity of displacement. They are depersonalised and deprived of their humanity. Their stories are not heard.