This year’s SWYAA Morning Assembly was held on April 25 (April 24). Because of the time difference, we had two parts: Part 1 for the Americas and Part 2 for Asia & Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. More than 30 members joined the sessions and discussed future activities. Discussion Read more
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, in a magnificent ceremony held at the Consulate General of Japan in Barcelona. Carme and 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, the Iftar Project was launched with the goal of supporting families and individuals facing hardship 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 families and young cancer patients at Luis Calvo Mackenna Hospital. The main goal of the 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 Some Local Indigenous Languages.” True to the spirit of SWY, Ilshat’s academic journey was supported 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 (Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program). Although the Participating Youths (PYs) only began Read more
We are excited to support and promote this upcoming initiative by SWYAA Mexico As part of the global SWYAA network, we truly value opportunities that bring together passionate alumni and young leaders, continuing the spirit of the Ship for World Youth program beyond the voyage. This event is a wonderful Read more
Taishya Adams (SWY11, SWY17 NL) was elected to the Boulder City Council in Colorado in November 2023 and began her term in December. A servant leader dedicated to community building, systems change, and personal transformation, she focuses on sustainable water, energy, and food systems. Taishya is an educator, environmentalist, climate Read more
For rural women, maintaining good hygiene is essential for their health. To support female market vendors in remote areas, the initiative provided hygiene packs containing sanitary pads, soap, and other basic toiletries. SWYAA Fiji successfully distributed five hygiene packs to rural female vendors who sell their farm products in the Read more
In March 2024, a large networking event was held for participants of the FY2023 International Youth Exchange Programs organized by the Cabinet Office of the Government of Japan. These programs included the International Youth Development Exchange Program (INDEX), the Japan-China Youth Exchange, Japan-Korea Youth Exchange, the Ship for Southeast Asian Read more