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
On September 29, 2024, four board members of SWYAA Egypt visited the Embassy of Japan in Egypt to meet with His Excellency Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mr. OKA Hiroshi and the Director of the Media and Culture Center at the Embassy of Japan in Cairo Mr. ITO Toshifumi. During the Read more
The 15th SWYAA Global Assembly was organized by SWYAA Sweden and held in Stockholm over 11 days, gathering approximately 120 participants and volunteers from 19 countries and 24 SWY batches (from SWY2 to SWY2024). The official program (August 3-7) included guided tours to Stockholm’s Old Town, City Hall (venue of Read more
Mandela Day is an annual global celebration held on July 18 to honor the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. It is a call to action for individuals, communities, and organizations to reflect on Mandela’s values and principles, and to make a positive impact in their own communities. (https://www.mandeladay.com/) In Read more
On December 7, 2024, SWYAA Mexico, in collaboration with the National Institute of Historical Studies on the Revolutions of Mexico (INEHRM), held a discussion titled “Fraternal Ties Across the Pacific” at INEHRM’s headquarters in Mexico City. The event explored the historical and cultural relationship between Japan and Mexico, emphasizing the Read more