Beyond the Convention: Refugee Realities
May 5, 2025
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.
Seeing the bigger picture in refugee support
May 5, 2025
Alec Stamm reviewed his internship with REI and found it gave him a better understanding of the refugee situation and deepened his commitment.
Transparency in NPOs
May 1, 2025
Organisations must be accountable for their actions, shortcomings or setbacks. They must show that the money donated is being used in the most effective and efficient way as possible
Benefits of Refugees in the Workforce
May 1, 2025
Allowing refugees in the workplace not only enables them to give back to the community, but brings local knowledge to the area, and skills can be passed down for generations to come, for employers and employees alike.
Shining a light on the power of the Community
December 2, 2024
How can we know what is best for communities when we are not of their culture and we do not live there? The REI mission is to shift the power to the community.
Great Wine Bluff
August 29, 2024
Join us for an evening of fun organised by Swirl Wines with JSM Tokyo and others in support of REI.
Inspired by a visit to Nairobi
July 10, 2024
A team from REI made a field visit to Nairobi, Kenya from 24 to 28 June 2024. During the visit we met 13 beneficiaries and visited the training institute where beneficiaries learn about business and receive skills training.
Need or Want - thoughts from the ED
May 28, 2024
We often hear that people ‘need’ this or that. At REI, we listen to what they want, why they want it, how they will achieve their aims and what the outcome will be.
Online Workshop with Elementary School in Kochi Prefecture
May 20, 2024
On 25 April 2024, REI hosted an online workshop entitled "Let’s Look at What’s Happening Around the World – from the perspective of the Refugee Issue" for 4th to 6th graders in Kochi Prefecture.
REI Lunch & Learn
May 14, 2024
In this REI Lunch and Learn, we bring you the latest inspirational stories from the field. Book us now for a 45-60min lunchtime session where you will learn about the project we support in Nairobi, Kenya.