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NATIONAL INITIATIVE FOR RESOURCE SHARING EXCHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT
— · EIN · www.resourceexchangeinternational.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Resource Exchange International (REI) is a nonprofit organization that connects skilled professionals with global opportunities to share knowledge and build local capacity. It partners with leaders and institutions in emerging nations to foster long-term transformation through education, business, health, and sustainable development initiatives. REI focuses on equipping individuals with skills and knowledge to become changemakers in their communities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Apprenticeship Program
Two-year program for individuals to gain hands-on experience in their field abroad, working alongside mentors and building relationships.
Career Staff Program
Overseas service opportunities for professionals to empower individuals through intentional, sustainable engagement and collaborate with indigenous peoples.
Internship Program
Summer opportunities for students to experience life abroad, develop skills, and exchange ideas and culture with local communities in countries like Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, or Vietnam.
Volunteer Program
Short-term (1-4 week) professional trips for individuals to lend their expertise, train, and mentor nationals in fields like medicine, business, and education.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Field-Based Community Development Programs 3 activities
    • Family field staff deployment
      Deploys staff families to live and work in-country for extended periods; for example, one family served as field staff in Uzbekistan for three months.
    • Field-driven program assessment and initiation
      Conducts survey trips to assess local needs and initiate long-term, field-driven partnerships; for example, a 1992 trip to Vietnam laid the foundation for ongoing development programs.
    • International capacity-building partnerships
      Partners with communities in Djibouti, Egypt, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Morocco, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam to develop local leaders and strengthen institutions through locally driven programs focused on education, medical training, and enterprise development.
  • Emergency and Sustained Food Distribution 1 activity
    • Material support for individuals during hardship in Uzbekistan
      Distributes essential goods such as rice and strawberries to university colleagues and professors in Uzbekistan during periods of financial hardship or unpaid salaries as a form of encouragement and solidarity.
  • International Volunteer Placement in Community Development 1 activity
    • Short-term professional volunteer trips
      Organizes 1–4 week volunteer trips for professionals to train and mentor local nationals in fields including medicine, business, and education.
  • International Exchange & Skill Development Programs 1 activity
    • Summer international internships
      Offers summer internships in Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam that combine skill development with cultural exchange by embedding participants in local communities.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Direct academic and professional support in Uzbekistan
      Provides direct academic and professional support in Uzbekistan, including co-teaching university courses, leading career-focused discussions, and delivering guest instruction in design and strategy at Samarkand International University of Technology (SIUT).
    • Two-year international apprentice program
      Operates a two-year apprentice program that places participants in international settings to gain hands-on experience and build cross-cultural relationships as part of long-term capacity development.
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Hanoi Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital Partner — Lien Ha, a supervising midwife from the hospital, was an REI Exchange Fellow.
  • Samarkand International University of Technology Partner — Josiah Ng, REI Field Staff, is also a Professor at the university in Uzbekistan.
  • Samarkand International University of Technology Partner — REI field staff serve as lecturers and collaborate with faculty at this institution in Uzbekistan.
  • Samarkand International University of Technology (SIUT) Partner — Provided visiting professors to teach classes at the university.
  • governments Government — Partner with REI in determining where to work and implementing locally driven programs
  • institutions Partner — Collaborate with REI in capacity-building efforts and program implementation
  • local governments Partner — Partners with local governments to support development initiatives.
  • local institutions Partner — Collaborates with local institutions to assess needs and implement sustainable solutions.
  • local leaders Partner — Collaborates with local leaders in emerging nations to co-develop community-driven solutions.
  • local leaders Partner — Invited REI to work in their communities and collaborate on locally driven programs