Video Message from Indonesian Partner, ASAR Humanity
Our partner NGO, ASAR Humanity, provided a video message summarizing our collaborative relief efforts for the victims of the Mount Lewotobi eruption in November 2024.
Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) is a Japan-based NGO working to assist people in disaster-affected communities and strengthen the capacity of local communities to response to disasters both in Japan and around the world.
PBV believes that, above all else, people are the key to reducing disaster risk, building resilience and minimizing impact of disasters.
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Jan 2025
PBV to Support Typhoon-Affected Communities in the Philippines
Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) is supporting the recovery of communities affected by typhoons in the Philippines. Between October and November of last year, the Philippines was hit by six consecutive typhoons. These storms...
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Jan 2025
One Year Report on Ishikawa Noto Earthquake 2024
January 1, 2025 marked one year since a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. In the immediate aftermath, Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) mobilized swiftly to provide crucial...
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Jan 2025
Join Us at the International Recovery Forum 2025
We are pleased to announce that Yasuhiro UESHIMA, the Secretary-General of the Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) will speaking as one of the panelists at the International Recovery Forum 2025: “Achieving Resilient Recovery in...
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Jan 2025
Season’s Greetings to everyone around the world.
From all of us at Peace Boat Disaster Relief, we extend our warmest season’s greetings and heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support! Your contributions are helping to provide essential aid and support to the...
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Dec 2024
Emergency Relief for a Community Affected by a Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia
On November 7, a massive eruption occurred at Mount Lewotobi on Flores Island, Indonesia, affecting more than 10,000 people. Since the eruption, PBV has been in close contact with its local partner NGO, #ASAR...
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Dec 2024
Project Update: Taiwan Earthquake
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...
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Dec 2024
On This Giving Tuesday, Help Us Build More Resilient Communities
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...
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Nov 2024
Chile wildfires: Recovery efforts continue nine months on
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...
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Nov 2024
About the Popularity of Sushi in Ukraine
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...