Resource Exchange International

06/24/2026

Meaningful change doesn't happen through programs alone, it happens through people.

06/19/2026

A $3 donation. A spreadsheet. A phone call. A life-changing story.

What do numbers really represent?

At first glance, they may look like simple figures on a spreadsheet: deposits, budgets and reconciliations. But behind every number is a person. A person who believes in a vision. A person who chooses generosity. A person who says, “I want to be part of this.”

In this powerful reflection, REI Finance Assistant Kian Schuemann shares how her work in finance and donor relations revealed something unexpected: Stewardship is more than managing resources. It’s about honoring trust.

Every gift entrusted to REI carries a story — stories of sacrifice, hope and a shared commitment to building people who build nations. Because sustainable change is never just about resources. It is about relationships.

Read Kian’s story here.

by Kian Schuemann, REI Finance AssistantThe plaque on my office door reads Finance Assistant, so it probably comes as no surprise that many of my days revolve around numbers: numbers on spreadsheets, numbers being reconciled, numbers being deposited and numbers being carefully reviewed.But there is....

06/17/2026

Lasting impact isn't measured by what happens in a moment, it's measured by what continues for years to come.

Sustainable change is built through investing in people, strengthening local leadership, and fostering partnerships that endure across generations.

06/15/2026

When opportunity is paired with partnership, communities are strengthened, leaders are equipped, and hope takes root. That's the power of investing in people.

06/13/2026

When individuals are equipped with knowledge, skills, and opportunity, communities grow stronger and futures become brighter.

06/10/2026

For more than a decade, REI has partnered with local communities to help expand access to quality English education and support long-term development through learning.

Read to learn more about Djibouti and the impact of education.

06/08/2026

We see people of emerging nations filled with hope as their countries develop and their lives are transformed.

06/05/2026

From professional training to future plans for a specialized surgical training lab, these efforts reflect the power of collaboration, education, and local leadership.

For REI's Otology Team, the fall 2025 visit to Hanoi, Vietnam was much more than a professional trip. It was the continuation of decades-long relationships, the celebration of shared accomplishments, and a glimpse into a future that could transform hearing healthcare throughout Vietnam and beyond.Le...

05/23/2026

FRIDAY REELS 🎞️

Do you want to do something truly transformative with your life?

Learn about the opportunties we have for you to make a difference in the world - check out our website: REIinc.org.

05/18/2026

What if the hardest part of cross-cultural work isn’t the work itself, but learning how to “unlock the door”? 🔑🌍

In REI’s newest blog article, Josiah Ng shares an honest and deeply relatable reflection on his family’s first months serving in Uzbekistan — from language barriers and culture shock to parenting struggles, financial uncertainty and the unexpected lessons found in a stubborn classroom door lock.

Josiah reminds us that thriving cross-culturally isn’t about forcing doors open. It’s about learning to adapt, listen, persevere and grow through the challenges.

“You don’t have the wrong key. It just might need some oil.”

Read the full story at the link in bio. ✨