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, the United Kingdom, Hungary, and Spain—came together for an unforgettable journey: the 2nd Edition of 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 an official post-program activity following the 37th Ship for World Youth (SWY) Program, the event 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 and drew a crowd of over 20,000 attendees. SWYAA Peru members marched in the parade, 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 and food, and sang Christmas carols, filling the gap often left by family absence. SWYAA Read more
SWYAA Spain announces the official launch of SWY Academy, a new international platform for online training that is free and open, aimed at strengthening youth leadership, intercultural dialogue, and the exchange of best practices within the global community linked to the Ship for World Youth program. SWY Academy is designed Read more
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