What is 'Rural Leaders – Rural Leaders'?

It is the official blog written by Steven Cutting, a staff member of the Alumni Outreach Office of Asia Academy. It introduces the lives and community-based practices of Asia Academy graduates active around the world.

What is an overview of Asia Academy's activities?

For over 50 years, Asia Academy has sent 1,472 graduates to 63 countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific region. It cultivates leaders who 'live together' in diverse fields such as agriculture, education, health, and the environment.

What is the relationship with the book version of 'Rural Leaders – Rural Leaders'?

It is a book published in June 2016, summarizing the results of the alumni impact study conducted as part of the Asia Academy's 40th anniversary commemorative project in fiscal year 2013. The blog is an extension of this survey.

Why was this blog started?

It was launched to share and communicate the inspiring stories of graduates who are active around the world and to provide more details about the specific work of the Alumni Outreach Office.

What is the URL of the blog?

The Japanese version URL is https://ari.ac.jp/blog/ruralleaders?ari=press.

Introducing the Rural Leaders Blog — Steven’s Journey with ARI Graduates Starts Here!

Published May 22, 2026 3:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 6:38 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The Asian Rural Institute has launched the official 'Rural Leaders' blog, authored by the Graduate Outreach staff to share the stories and activities of its graduates.

For over 50 years, the Asian Rural Institute (ARI) has sent forth 1,472 graduates to 63 countries across Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.

Spurred by ARI’s 40th anniversary in 2013, a two-year Impact Study was conducted to measure the influence of its graduates, culminating in the 2016 publication of the book 'Rural Leaders.'

Steven Cutting, a staff member of the Graduate Outreach program who was deeply involved in this long-term study, has now launched an official blog. Through this platform, he visits graduates to showcase their community-based activities and their way of life.

These stories feature graduates who have taken the lessons learned at ARI back to their own communities. Through practical work in diverse fields—including agriculture, education, health, and the environment—they embody the spirit of "That We May Together." We invite you to explore the lives of these dedicated leaders.

Steven Cutting shares his motivation: "When I tell folks I work for ARI in Graduate Outreach, they can’t imagine what I do. When I try to explain, there is still no understanding. So, I decided to make this blog, to take you with me into the illuminating world of ARI’s graduates. After many months of preparation, it is finally ready! Let’s go."

Blog Page: https://ari.ac.jp/en/blog/ruralleaders

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