Thank you for always supporting the Asian Rural Institute. We are thrilled to announce that ARI has been awarded the “Grand Prize” in the General Category of the 15th Kubota-Mainichi Earth Future Award, organized by The Mainichi Newspapers.

This award honors organizations and individuals tackling the 21st-century global challenges of “Food,” “Water,” and the “Environment.”

We were recognized for:

🌱 Practicing a life of “Living with the Soil” with rural leaders from developing countries for about 50 years.

🌱 Maintaining a food self-sufficiency rate of over 90% through organic, chemical-free, integrated farming.

🌱 Our diverse efforts in gender equity and peacebuilding.

This achievement is thanks to all of you who support us.

🎥 Online Livestream Announcement The “Award Commemorative Activity Report Meeting” will be live-streamed on YouTube on Saturday, February 14th. Please tune in to watch ARI’s presentation and talk session.

■ Commemorative Report Meeting Date & Time: Feb 14 (Sat) 14:00–16:30 (JST) Stream URL: https://youtube.com/live/Esh_i9X7f8Y
Related Article: https://www.mainichi.co.jp/event/aw/chikyumirai/

We will continue to build the foundation for “Living Together.” Please “Like” and share this post to share this joy with as many people as possible!