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.
A Journey of Friendship, Culture, and Adventure The Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route steeped in history since the Middle Ages, unites diverse cultures under a shared purpose. Participants engaged with Galicia’s cultural heritage, including Read more
Donate Blood … Save a Life To celebrate Ship for World Youth Day on January 18, SWY Alumni Associations (SWYAA) around the world came together to hold the annual Blood Donation Campaign from January 18 Read more
Online Testimony by Ms. Yoshiko Kajimoto, survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima In remembrance of the 80th year of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, a group of SWYers organized an online testimony by Ms. Read more
On November 11, 2025, a study session was held at the Embassy of Egypt in Tokyo, co-hosted by IYEO and SWYAA International. The session was organized for participants of the SWYAA international conference “Global Assembly,” Read more
Since 1989, SWY has created lifelong connections, meaningful dialogue, and a global network of friendship. On International SWY Day, we celebrate the shared journey that continues to shape generations of young leaders.