REI has a fresh, unique and viable approach for working in developing countries. We openly seek the official welcome at the national, as well as the municipality and community levels. REI listens to the country needs, designing a program matching necessary resources and people. REI provides these services observing and obeying both US and the receiving countries' laws.
We network with many highly qualified professionals. Volunteering their time and services, these professionals - doctors, scientists, professors, business people, teachers - work side-by-side with their local counterparts. This life-on-life approach gives leaders the human bridges needed to access the knowledge of other nations, ultimately equipping the nations best resource - its people - for the future.
In our organization, authenticity is key. From their hearts, we ask that our staff and volunteers share their professional skill, their personal experience and their character. REI facilitates the exchange of people, talent, skills and values, in a culturally relevant manner enhancing the lives of all involved.
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