AFARI is the US-based non-profit fund-raising and support organization for the Asian Rural Institute (ARI). ARI is an international training center in Japan. Participants from developing countries in Asia, Africa and the Pacific are invited to study at ARI for nine months in sustainable, organic agriculture techniques, leadership and community development. ARI invites 25 to 30 grassroots rural leaders to study at Nasushiobara, Japan, every year.

 

AFARI SAFARI III Concluded; Information Online

AFARI SAFARI III (October 7-20, 2008) has concluded.

The trip included six days at ARI preparing for and assisting with the 2008 ARI Harvest Thanksgiving (HTC) Celebration, followed by a visit to Nikko, then a seven day Northern Japan Study Tour.

The details, including the Northern Japan Study Tour itinerary, the HTC programs, related documents and handouts, and pictures are now available on the AFARI SAFARI III page.

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posted by Craig D. Rice @ Friday, October 31, 2008 - 9:15 AM
 

2007 ARI Annual Report

ARI has just released the 2007 ARI Annual Report.

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posted by Craig D. Rice @ Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 8:05 AM

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