Field visit participants highlight realities often taken for granted through thoughtful questions: the restrictions on freedom many people face, the ingenuity within communities and the dignity of those living in displacement.
Marie-Claire reflects on a Field Visit that was unsettling, inspiring and energising. "I saw clearly how REI enables agency, dignity and hope."
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.
The REI mission is aided by our organization’s informal network of ambassadors, who help spread awareness, raise funds, and generate new supporters.
With locally driven solutions, rooted in cultural and contextual knowledge, we see not only stronger outcomes but also more just and inclusive futures.
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."
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.
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