Learn how REI builds people to build nations
We send long-term staff and short-term professionals
to train leaders in emerging countries so that they
can train others – building their nations and
bringing hope to future generations.
The work of REI is diverse in each emerging nation where we focus. Through education and medicine, business and agriculture, our highly skilled staff are training and developing others in nine locations in Asia and Africa.
As a non-profit, our organization and staff are financially supported by monthly and annual donations. Give today to be a part of building people to build nations!
REI staff and apprentices partner long-term in nine locations in Asia and Africa, and volunteers take annual short-term trips. If your professional goals for international development match ours, come with us!
by James Kang, Country Leader, Vietnam
December 4, 2025
Building people to build nations is a mission that REI started in Vietnam more than 30 years ago. In this time, we have seen the positive impact of our contribution on the country’s development through short-term professional team volunteers and long-term resident staff.
Ms. Lien laughing with a colleague in Vietnam
Now, you have the opportunity to hear directly from the field about how REI has and continues to work toward our mission. We hope you enjoy what Ms. Lien has to share, as she’s the Vietnamese lady who’s been working with REI and directing our Vietnam office since 1993.
People of emerging nations filled with hope
as their countries are developed and their lives transformed
East Java, Indonesia