SWYAA fosters deep cultural understanding through shared experiences across borders.
Participants engage in dialogue, cultural exchange, and mutual learning, forming friendships that transcend nationality, religion, and language
SWYAA are committed to giving back to their communities. From educational initiatives like global mentoring to environmental initiatives like tree planting (SWY forest), we empower youth to become active agents of change.
SWY is not just a program — it’s a lifelong journey. Through the SWYAA and annual Global Assemblies (GA) held around the world, alumni continue to connect, collaborate, and inspire each other across generations and borders.
On March 6, Carme Feliu, director of Nipponia, received the Merit Award from the Consul General of Japan in Barcelona for Nipponia’s work in promoting the Japanese language and culture for more than 20 years, Read more
On April 7, 2024, during the holy month of Ramadan, a heartwarming charity initiative took place in Muharraq, Bahrain, bringing together ex-PYs to serve those in need. Organized in collaboration with the Muharraq Charity Association, Read more
In December 2024, SWYAA Chile took part in a meaningful holiday project called “Navidad con Sentido” (Christmas with Meaning) in Santiago, Chile. The event was held in collaboration with the Cuenta Conmigo Foundation, which supports Read more
Ilshat Sharafutdinov from SWYAA Russia has successfully earned PhD in English Linguistics from the University of Regensburg (Germany), after completing his research project titled “Segmental Variation in English Non-Native Accents in Russia: The Influence of Read more
The 37th Ship for World Youth Program was successfully completed in March 2026. This time, the program structure was quite different from previous years, as it began in Bangkok immediately after the conclusion of SSEAYP Read more