[Report] ARI Friends Day Summer 2026 – Thank You for Coming!
2026/8/26 11:36
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At Asian Rural Institute (ARI) Friends Day, our participants called for support for the Western Japan Study Tour Donation Campaign through the sale of their handcrafted goods and snacks.
On August 22, we hosted ARI Friends Day thanks to the generous support of many people. We are deeply grateful to all the visitors who joined us despite rain starting and stopping throughout the day.
A new initiative this time was the sale of handmade food and products created by our participants. Highlights included West African-style peanut soup and fufu, donuts, ice cream, cookies branded under "5 Bread and 2 Fish", organic fertilizer, and a knitting workshop using recycled waste plastic.
Many of these items were created as individual projects during training, with all proceeds going toward funding the Western Japan Study Tour. It was a valuable learning opportunity for the participants to experience every stage of the process, from production to sales.
It was a day that truly reminded us of our connection with all the "Friends" who support ARI in so many ways. We look forward to continuing to cherish and nurture these connections with everyone who walks alongside us.
🚌Thanks to your generous support, we successfully reached our target of 2.2 million yen for the Western Japan Study Tour—thank you so much! Our fundraising efforts will continue through the end of September to support our participants' remaining learning journey this year. Please continue to support us!
Give 22 Rural Community Leaders from Around the World a Chance to Learn from "Pain and Rebirth"!
世界の農村コミュニティリーダー22名に「痛みと再生」を学ぶチャンスを！あなたの寄付が隣人とやさしく生きる世界を作ります。
"Fuel for 1 Student to Travel 1 Day to the Field"
1,000円
Fuel support to move the minibus 25 km forward (or parking fees/miscellaneous costs for safe parking and rest stops).
Fuel cost (¥40/km) × 25 km. An accessible tier that directly supports a student’s daily travel, as well as safe parking and rest during the journey.
"Safe Infrastructure Support for the 3,000 km Journey"
3,000円
Highway toll and parking fee support for safe long-distance travel (or fuel costs for 75 km).
Covers 75 km worth of fuel or practical expenses needed to secure a safe driving environment (highways and parking facilities) throughout the trip.
"Highway Tolls for 1 Participant across the Entire 3,000 km Journey"
5,000円
Highway toll fees for 1 participant to travel safely and on schedule to training sites across Western Japan.
By easing the physical strain of long-distance travel, this creates an environment where participants can focus 100% on their hands-on experiences and dialogue at each destination.
"Overnight Ferry & Warm Breakfast Support for 1 Participant"
10,000円
Ferry fare (bed accommodation) between Osaka and Moji plus breakfast for 1 participant.
Crucial support to help participants stay healthy and well-rested during long travel, ensuring they reach their next training site in peak condition.
"Microbus Rental Fee for 1 Day (A Mobile Learning Hub)"
30,000円
Equivalent to approximately 1 day of vehicle rental out of the total ¥400,000 minibus rental cost.
Secures 1 day of a "classroom on wheels" where active discussion and reflection take place on the road, supporting meaningful growth and mutual inspiration among participants.
"Full Travel Expenses for 1 Participant to Complete the Western Japan Study Tour (3,000 km)"
50,000円
All transportation costs for 1 student to complete the 3,000 km Western Japan Study Tour (bus rental portion, fuel, highway tolls, ferry, and parking fees).
Comprehensive support that backs the entire journey of a participant confronting real-world issues in the field and growing into a leader who transforms themselves to transform the world.
"1/4 of the Microbus Rental Cost Connecting Learning Sites Across Western Japan"
100,000円
Covers 25% of the ¥400,000 total minibus rental cost.
This major support underpins the foundational infrastructure of the project, strongly sustaining the mobility essential for all participants to travel, learn, and connect across Western Japan.
