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.

 

"Take My Hand" Newsletter (Summer, 2009) and Class of 2009 Photos Online

The full color versions of the Summer, 2009 issue of "Take My Hand" and the Participant List for the Class of 2009 are now online.

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posted by Craig D. Rice @ Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 8:51 AM
 

AFARI Annual General Meeting and Reunion

Join us in Montebello, California on Sunday, July 12th from 1:00-8:00 to see old friends and meet new ones learning "that we may live together"! Find out more about ARI and and ways to support this important mission through outreach, education and fun! Please register so that we will know to expect you.

Details are available in the PDF flyer, brochure, and fact sheet.

Events will include:
  • World premier of Rod Booth's new video "To Build a World... that will still bear fruit tomorrow"
  • Presentation by ARI staff member Steven Cutting
  • ARI Graduate of 2000, Rev. Machado from Gujarat, India
  • Video greeting from ARI's new Director, Rev.Otsuki
  • Community supper (starting at 6:00 pm)
Sunday, July 12th
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Montebello Plymouth Congregational Church
144 South Greenwood Avenue
Montebello, CA

For more information contact J.B. Hoover at John.B.Hoover@gmail.com or call (206) 349-2807.

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posted by Craig D. Rice @ Thursday, June 4, 2009 - 1:32 PM

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