This Summer, Join ARI’s “Peace from Food” Donation Campaign
The Asian Rural Institute (ARI) is holding its summer donation campaign under the theme “Peace from Food.” We warmly invite your support and participation.
ARI is a training ground for rural leaders from Asia and Africa, equipping them to serve their communities through sustainable agriculture and grassroots development. Rooted in the belief that “the more you cultivate, the more people and soil flourish,” ARI trains leaders who learn through food—developing not just farming techniques but also community resilience, by respecting local resources and listening to voices from the ground.
Support ARI
Your support—whether one-time or monthly—helps expand “Peace from Food.” Donations go directly toward participants’ living expenses and training. Through this campaign, you can learn about and contribute to peace rooted in food. Let’s create a future of peace from the life-giving act of sharing meals.
Campaign Details
:date: Period: August 1 – September 20, 2025
:dart: Purpose: Support the training of rural leaders in sustainable agriculture and peace-building.
:gift_heart: Special Offers:
Donors will be invited to a Mini Eco-Tour on campus (September or November).
Recurring donors will receive a limited edition Peace from Food T-shirt.
What is “Peace from Food”?
Through a special blog series, we highlight stories from graduates:
Vol.1: “Introduction to Peace from Food”
Steven Cutting, ARI’s alumni outreach staff, shares how hunger (“hangry”) affects peace and learning. He explores how farming communities foster peace by respecting life and food.
Vol.2: “Two Bags of Food”
Thomas Mathew, an ARI graduate, founded SEEDS India, providing monthly food support and community gatherings. His work centers not just on aid, but dignity—offering food, education, hygiene, and medical help to 35 families, showing how food builds lasting peace.
How You Can Help
:globe_with_meridians: Donate: via the campaign page
:shirt: Recurring Support: Receive a “Peace from Food” T-shirt
:mega: Spread the Word: Share on social media or tell a friend
:memo: Get Involved: Submit your message—“What does food mean to you?”—to be featured on our platform
Schedule Highlights
:pushpin: Aug 1: Campaign launch
:pushpin: Aug–Sep: Daily updates featuring:
Instagram stories with supporter messages
:pushpin: Aug–Sep: Weekly updates featuring:
Graduate stories and field insights
Interviews on “What food means to me”
:pushpin: Sep 20: Campaign closes, final report released
Why Food?
“Eating together is the beginning of peace.” At ARI, we believe food is more than survival—it’s a way of building trust, respect, and connectedness. From growing and cooking to sharing meals, food creates tangible peace.
ARI’s core concept of “Foodlife” connects life and food inseparably, starting with self-sufficient agriculture and shared community life. This summer, let’s nurture the small seeds of peace that food carries.
Join us and taste the message of “Peace from Food” through the voices of ARI and its graduates.
:envelope_with_arrow: Email: [email protected]
:telephone_receiver: Phone: +81‑287‑36‑3111
You can explore the campaign and donate here: https://ari.ac.jp/donate/peace2025/donate
