Refugee Empowerment International (REI) - formerly RIJ - is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to assist people who have been displaced as a result of war and conflict. REI supports projects that provide opportunities for people to lead an independent normal life while staying near to home and their loved ones; projects that enable people to give back to the community and make valuable contributions to the local economy as well as rebuilding their own future. REI operates according to a strict code of accountability and transparency, so that you can see for yourself exactly where, when and how your donation is making a difference. We are staffed by volunteers from the Japanese and International communities.