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
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
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
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
A Journey of Friendship, Culture, and Adventure The Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route steeped in history since the Middle Ages, unites diverse cultures under a shared purpose. Participants engaged with Galicia’s cultural heritage, including a delightful visit to the Noelia Bebelia estate and winery, where they explored the significance Read more
Donate Blood … Save a Life To celebrate Ship for World Youth Day on January 18, SWY Alumni Associations (SWYAA) around the world came together to hold the annual Blood Donation Campaign from January 18 to 20. This year, the campaign was carried out across multiple countries, with SWYAA members Read more
The SWY Forest Project in Spain The SWY Forest Project took place this time as part of a reforestation project covering amount of 13,000 hectares of pine forest in the Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain,which was devastated by a major fire in 2005.This activity was actualized with the cooperation of the Read more