Donating in Celebration
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.
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 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.
This workshop examines innovative community-driven models that can inspire transformative leadership approaches for Japanese and European corporate environments.
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.
In February 2025 individual and corporate donors witnessed the power of refugee-led initiatives supported by REI.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In countries that have not signed either the 1951 Refugee Convention or the 1967 Protocol, refugees are often left in limbo due to the lack of legal frameworks for protection.