Lillian Solheim from SWY21, President of SWYAA Norway, who served as a facilitator during SWY Hybrid and SWY2024, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Japan to Norway, the Deputy Head of Mission, and the Cultural Attaché, in Oslo. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce SWYAA Norway, highlight Read more
A Post-Program Activity was held in collaboration with Naiara Martins (SWY26), Yurina (SWY Hybrid), and her Japanese friend Nanami, during a Japanese Language and Culture class at Colégio do Sol. This extracurricular project was specially created to promote multicultural learning among students and to foster interest in Japanese language and Read more
The Ambassador of Japan to Spain, Mr. NAKAMAE Takahiro, kindly invited SWYAA Spain to the embassy for a formal meeting with the newly appointed Board of Directors. During the visit, the delegation provided updates on the Ship for World Youth (SWY) program, which the Ambassador was already familiar with, and Read more
In September 2024, the Aotearoa New Zealand delegation from the 35th Ship for World Youth (SWY2024) program came together for a special reunion. The gathering provided a meaningful opportunity for delegates to reflect on their shared experiences and explore how to keep the SWY spirit alive within New Zealand. Set Read more
SWYAA Costa Rica participated in a forum organized by a former Participating Youth (ex-PY), where President Manuel A. Sequeira gave a presentation on the SWY program to young people and community members interested in Japanese culture. His talk was one of five featured in the event, all centered around Read more
Under the leadership of Manuel A. Sequeira, current President of SWYAA Costa Rica, support was provided to the Rotary Clubs of Cartago, Costa Rica and Denton, Texas in implementing infrastructure improvements at a center serving children with autism. A total of USD 35,000 was invested in renovations, equipment, and scholarships Read more
In early December 2024, the pre-departure training weekend for the upcoming SWY delegation was held in Canberra. This event marked the first in-person meeting for the new delegates and provided a valuable opportunity for team bonding and preparation. On Friday, the delegation was graciously hosted by the Embassy of Japan Read more
Throughout the year 2024, Svitlana Yarova, an SWY alumna and coordinator at the Interregional Humanitarian Coordination Headquarters, organized activities for more than 3,600 children affected by the war — including children of fallen soldiers, prisoners of war, and internally displaced families. These included cinema outings, summer camps, visits to zoos, Read more
On December 19–21, 2024, SWY Oman hosted the 3rd SWY Weekend, bringing together 35 alumni of the Ship for World Youth (25 Omani and 10 international participants), representing five countries and twelve batches. The event aimed to enhance communication among SWYers (ex-PYs), promote cultural exchange and tourism, and contribute to Read more
On March 27, 2024, a total of 42 participants including SWYAA Egypt members and their families, as well as SWYers from Japan and New Zealand, and the Director of the Japanese Culture Center in Egypt—gathered on the banks of the Nile in Cairo to celebrate the annual Ramadan Iftar. Cultural Read more