Come learn more about ARI (Asian Rural Institute), sustainable agriculture, community building and servant leadership from JB Hoover, Executive Director of American Friends of ARI, and Rene Guilingen, a graduate of ARI from the Philippines who will speak about the impact of the ARI training program on him and his community.

ARI training focuses on sustainable agriculture through integrated organic farming techniques, community building and servant leadership. It is community based, and hands-on learning is emphasized in all areas.

ARI’s mission is to build an environmentally healthy, just and peaceful world in which each person can live to his or her fullest potential. ARI provides training for grassroots leaders. Each year ARI invites 25 to 30 rural leaders of all ages, both men and women, from developing countries to its campus in northern Japan for a nine-month training program.  Over the past 40 years, ARI has trained more than 1,300 rural leaders. 

Plan to attend the presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the Community Room.