Recruitment
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Leadership Through Service
The purpose of this page is to provide information to organizations who
may be in need of developing their human resources, specifically those of
their field staff. It describes the purposes and content of the ARI training
program, what kinds of organizations ARI is trying to serve, what kinds
of people those organizations should encourage to apply, and the application
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Each person who wants to apply must have a "sending body",
an organisation or church body the applicant works with for rural development.
Only a sending body can recommend a person for the ARI training program and
request an application form. Application forms will not be send to individuals.
ARI will accept only applications on original application forms, photocopies
will not be considered in the application process. The person recommended by
the sending body must have a definite sense of the purpose, concrete experience
and a clear awareness of the needs of his/her people.
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As well the sending body as also the applicant should be well aware of
our training program's goals:
- Basic knowledge and skill
- To practice integrated, sustainable agriculture
- To protect the environment
- To reduce dependence on outside resources
- To acquire food self-sufficiency
- A servant leader
- We train persons who serve in a way that empowers others to engage in
self-transformation
- Personal growth
- Widening perspective on global issues through cross cultural exchange
- Fostering understanding of the interdependence of all life and the need
for cooperation
- The dignity of manual labour
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Sending bodies who want to request an application form, please answer
the following so-called "Six Questions":
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1. How did you learn about the ARI Training Program and why are you interested in it?
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2. Please describe in detail the community that you are serving for.
* Where exactly does your organization operate? Are you working with tribal/indigenous people or marginalized groups? Which ethnic groups are living in your place?
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3. Please describe in detail the ongoing activities of your organization.
* Please send us any printed materials describing your organization’s nature and work, such as annual reports, brochures, and project reports. What are your organization's sources of funding? Are you related to any religious institution?
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4. Please describe the complete history of your organization's work.
* What do you think is the most successful work your organization has accomplished so far? What is the biggest difficulty you face?
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5. Who do you want to send to ARI?
* Please give ARI the name, position and work activities of the person you plan to send to ARI. Why do you think that person is suitable for our Rural Leaders’ Training?
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6. What is your organization’s future goal?
* How would your organization utilize the training of the person you recommend? How do you think this kind of training is useful for your work?
If you are considered an acceptable sending body you will
be sent an application form which has to be returned by June, 1st to ARI.
The final decision about which participants will be invited will be made
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Requirements for applicants
- Due to the physically demanding nature of the training program applicants
should not be older than 50 years.
- Those who apply should be dedicated to the serve marginalized people at
the grassroots level in rural areas.
- Applicants must have at least two years of experience as a leader in their
community.
- The applicant must be prepared to live a simple life and to take part in
miscellaneous chores, such as caring for animals, crops and vegetables, cleaning,
cooking, etc. (all participants work two three to four hours a day on the
farm, and everybody whether man or women will be assigned as well in the kitchen
as also in cleaning chores)
- The Applicant must have the ability to communicate in English, as instruction
and communication take place in English. The Applicant is not required to
have specific academic accomplishments; however, at present the Japanese government
requires completion of twelve years of schooling.
- Applicants are responsible for arranging the financial security for their
family members for the time he or she will stay in Japan, as ARI will not
bear that security.
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Requirements for the Sending Body
- Each sending body has to be either a NGO or a church body, governmental
organizations can not be accepted as sending bodies.
- The sending body is required to pay for the international travel cost
of the participant. However, if adequate funding is not possible through
the sending body and its partner organization, ARI has limited funds to
assists the sending body.
ARI is responsible for non-Japanese participant's
- Living expenses
- Study expenses
- Travel between Narita Airport and ARI, Japan Airport Tax
- Small monthly allowance
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Plan Ahead
The ultimate goal of the ARI training program is to enhance the
self-development of marginalized groups in rural areas and assist them in becoming
independent. One way to foster such independence is by stressing the importance
of long-range, integrated planning for Sending Bodies, including the training
of staff. ARI encourages organizations interested in its style of leadership
training to plan now for the years ahead. Plan who to send to ARI and plan
how you can provide your portion of the funds that are needed.
Travel Grants for Participants from Countries in Africa
Any sending body from a country in Africa with a connection with
a church that is a member of the World Council of Churches (the WCC has over
330 member churches) should down load these documents and submit a travel grant
application form to the WCC before August 1. This may allow the participant
to receive a full travel grant.
Travel
Grants Instructions
Travel
Grants Application
Travel Grants
Checklis
All corresondence related to admissions should be addressed as
follows:
- Admissions:
- Asian Rural Institute
442-1 Tsukinokizawa
Nasushiobara, Tochigi-ken
329-2703 JAPAN
Urgent correspondence may be faxed to:
FAX: 81-287-37-5833
E-mail: recruitment@ari-edu.org
Coordinator
Ms. Michiko Sugawara
