Global Citizen Fellowship 2026 Fall Retreat: Learning and Connecting at the Asian Rural Institute
On October 24–25, 2026, JICUF held the Global Citizen Fellowship (GCF) Fall Retreat at the Asian Rural Institute (ARI) in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture. GCF is a year-long leadership program conducted in English for 12 undergraduate students, including students from ICU. ARI is an educational institution where rural leaders from around the world come together to learn about building sustainable communities through shared living and hands-on experiences. During the retreat, GCF fellows learned about ARI’s mission and activities and participated in a campus tour, cooking, and farm work. Through interactions with ARI participants, they encountered diverse cultures and perspectives and reflected on what it means to live and work together. […]