New Update from SWYAA

Remembrance of the Hiroshima Atomic bomb

Online Testimony by Ms. Yoshiko Kajimoto, survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima In remembrance of the 80th year from the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, a group of SWYers organized an online testimony by Ms. Kajimoto to share her experiences and encourage a culture of peace among younger generations. Ms.Kajimoto’s testimony was moving and humbling. Her plea called on all SWYers to accept the challenge and lift the baton to become “Peace Runners.” This message served as an eye-opening reminder Read more

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A Study Session at the Embassy of  Egypt in Tokyo

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,” which was held last November, as well as members of the International Youth Exchange Organization of Japan (IYEO). A total of 23 people took part in the session, deepening their basic knowledge in preparation for visiting Egypt. This year’s Global Assembly will bring together more Read more

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[Press release] SWY News vol.28 is ready!

On November 2025, SWY News vol. 28 is released from the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan. In the recent volume, we featured the 15th SWYAA Global Assembly in Sweden and the Osaka Expo held in Japan! Furthermore, the latest updates on the Ship for World Youth program, exciting alumni activities, notable ex-participants, and much more are available. Further details can be found at the link below. https://www8.cao.go.jp/youth/kouryu/data/pdf/swy_news/28.pdf

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Reconnecting in Oman: Highlights from the 14th SWYAA Global Assembly

The Sultanate of Oman hosted the 14th Ship for World Youth Alumni Association Global Assembly in November 2023, where 153 Alumni of the Ship for World Youth program, representing 25 countries and 27 batches, participated in this assembly. It was the first assembly in four years held after COVID-19. The Official program (November 4-8, 2023) included the followings: The optional program (November 9-12, 2023) offered visits to Sur (sea environment), Bidiyah (desert environment), and Manah, Nizwa, and Muscat (mountain and Read more

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Connecting Generations: SWY Costa Rica’s Reunion and Giving Back Initiative

In February 2023, a social gathering allowed several generations of SWY alumni to meet in the house of former ex-PYs and brother, María Lourdes Borbón (SWY 9) and Alberto Borbón (SWY 5). 8 people participated. Prior to the meeting, the AA did a fundraising campaign to gather basic need products and educational materials or monetary contributions, which would be donated to Transforma, an international foundation from third sector led by Vanessa Valenzuela, SWYAA Costa Rica vice president. Her project has Read more

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Shaping the Future: “SWY Connect!” Sparks New Possibilities in Japan

On October 14th, 2023, a reunion was held for SWYers in Tokyo. More than 100 people from SWY4 to SWY35 participated and this time, 11 SWYers active in various genres took the stage. This reunion’s theme is “Spark the Future.” In 2022, the theme was to Connect with SWYers, but this time, the organizers wanted SWYers to not only connect, but also to build stronger connections with each other and create opportunities for them to take the next steps or Read more

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Osaka Expo Report

Exploring Osaka Expo 2025 As you may know, Japan is currently hosting Osaka, Kansai Expo 2025, and actually many SWYers are involved, as pavillion organizers, volunteers or visitors, each contributing in their unique way. My experience at Osaka Kansai Expo reminded me so much of SWY in a much larger scale. As SWYAA, we would like to give an opportunity to share some experiences at Osaka Kansai Expo and would like to keep sharing the posts to spread the connections Read more

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Stay Connected: Activities to Share and Contribute  – Ukraine

On July 9, 2023, seven Ex-PYs (SWY29) had an online reunion. They reported on their humanitarian activities. Documentary ProductionRostyk Kubik produced a documentary with the BBC to convey the real facts on the ground and organized two delegations of doctors from the United States and Israel for Internally Displaced Persons with health problems. The documentary was viewed by approximately 500,000 viewers, and the team of doctors were able to admit 124 patients. International Humanitarian Support in Vinnytsia citySvitlana Yarova worked Read more

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