12
Dec 2024
On April 3, 2023, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Hualien County in eastern Taiwan, causing significant structural damage to buildings and infrastructure. In response, PBV immediately deployed two staff members to assess the situation...
02
Dec 2024
When disaster strikes, every minute counts. Throughout 2024, Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) has been on the frontlines, providing critical emergency assistance to communities devastated by natural disasters across Asia and beyond. Together, we...
28
Nov 2024
Nine months after a devastating wildfire swept through central Chile, the road to recovery continues in the coastal city of Viña del Mar. Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) has been working alongside the Valparaiso...
16
Nov 2024
Since the start of the war in Ukraine 2022, PBV has concentrated on aiding those affected by the crisis within the country. In this article, we are delighted to offer a piece by a...
11
Nov 2024
On November 7, Mount Lewotobi erupted, launching a massive 15,000-meter ash plume. So far, nine lives have been lost, 2,472 people evacuated, and over 11,000 impacted across eight districts (ASAR Humanity, as of November...
05
Nov 2024
On October 19th, Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) hosted an online edition of its ”Household Disaster Preparedness Planning Workshop” aimed at equipping foreign residents in Japan with essential knowledge to navigate the country’s unique...
23
Sep 2024
Just nine and a half months after the devastating Noto earthquake, the city of Suzu in Ishikawa Prefecture has been hit by another disaster: torrential rains. The downpours caused widespread flooding and landslides, compounding...
21
Sep 2024
Much of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture has been affected by heavy rains and flooding. Inundation, river floods, and landslides in multiple locations across the area have been reported. An emergency weather warning...
18
Sep 2024
On February 22, a massive forest fire broke out in central Chile, killing 137 people and forcing the evacuation of a total of 16,000 people. Immediately after this fire, PBV contacted the Nikkei Association...
15
Aug 2024
PBV hosted a visit by children from Fukushima Prefecture where was affected by the earthquake and the nuclear power plant accident in 2011. The children visited houses that were destroyed by the earthquake, schools...
