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 October 5, 2026, IYEO and SWYAA International co-hosted a study session at the Embassy of Mexico in Japan for participants of the upcoming SWYAA Global Assembly in November and IYEO members. The event was Read more
Walking Towards Connection: Reflections on the 2nd Edition of the Camino SWY From July 29th to August 5th, 2026, a group of 30 participants from 11 different countries—Egypt, Turkey, Peru, Germany, Japan, Chile, Canada, Portugal, Read more
On April 26, 2026, the Ship for World Youth Alumni Association Palau (SWY Palau) successfully hosted an Earth Day Tree Planting Activity, putting environmental conservation and youth engagement into direct action in Palau. Organised as Read more
SWYAA Peru proudly participated in the Central Matsuri Parade on November 11, 2024, celebrating the 125th anniversary of Japanese immigration to Peru. The parade took place at the La Unión Stadium Association (AELU) in Lima Read more
SWYAA Kenya embraced the true SWY spirit by striving to make the holiday season at Restoration Children’s Home a cherished and memorable experience. To bring a sense of love and belonging, SWYAA Kenya shared snacks Read more