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...
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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Nov 2024
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Nov 2024
Indonesia Volcano Crisis: PBV Partners with Local NGO to Provide Relief
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...
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Nov 2024
PBV Holds Online ”Household Disaster Preparedness Planning Workshop” in English for Foreign Residents
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...
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Sep 2024
Noto Devastated Again: Heavy Rains Hamper Earthquake Recovery
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...
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Sep 2024
Torrential Rains and Floods in Noto, Ishikawa
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...
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Sep 2024
Report: PBV’s Disaster Relief in Chile
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...
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Aug 2024
Learning Journey for the Children from Fukushima
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...
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Aug 2024
Project Updates: Heavy Rain Disaster in Northern Japan Emergency Relief
This is Kita-aosawa, Sakata City in Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the isolated villages after the heavy rain. As the photo shows, the first floor of a house was almost completely buried by...
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Jul 2024
Heavy Rain Disaster in Northern Japan Emergency Relief Fund
Record-breaking heavy rainfall since July 25, 2024 has caused landslides, floor flooding, and other damage in Yamagata and Akita prefectures in Japan. More than five levees along rivers flowing through Yamagata and Akita prefectures...
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Jul 2024
PBV’s Disaster Relief in Chile Wild Fire
Donation to the Corporación Nikkei Región de Valparaíso (Valparaiso Nikkei Association) was successfully completed. A part of the donation will be used for the reconstruction of the National Botanical Garden in Chile that was...