Yuko Emura

“Peace from Food” Donation Campaign Starting Friday, August 1, 2025!▶ Campaign website: ari.ac.jp/donate/peace2025 From August 1, the Asian Rural Institute is running the “Peace from Food” Donation Campaign.Throughout the month of August, we are sharing voices from our community members and supporters on Instagram and Facebook Stories, centered around the theme “What does food mean to you?”All past stories can also be viewed on our Instagram Highlights. Once a week, as a special feature, we will also share messages from supporters of ARI. Week 2: DUARI (Doshisha University Asian Rural … Read more

On June 22, two participants, two training assistants, and one staff member visited UCCJ Nakameguro Church in Tokyo for “ARI Sunday”. At the service, Beri, a participant and pastor from Indonesia, shared her sermon based on her experiences in her country.After the service, we enjoyed a gorgeous lunch prepared by church members. There, each participant was asked to share about their country and their work.The families who served as the two participants’ host families during the recent Tokyo Homestay Program also joined us for a happy reunion.We would like to … Read more