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Jul 2026
Following the devastating earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) has been responding on the ground to assess the needs of affected communities and provide emergency assistance. As...
29
Jul 2026
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the earthquake. On July 28, 2026, a strong earthquake registering a maximum seismic intensity of 7 (preliminary magnitude 7.1) struck Kumamoto Prefecture. Strong shaking...
16
Jul 2026
A new documentary, Right Help, Right Time, has been released by the Australian initiative Beyond Disaster, exploring how communities around the world respond when disasters strike. The film is now available to watch online...
15
Jul 2026
We are pleased to introduce the very first issue of the PBV Quarterly Newsletter. This newsletter will be published every three months to share updates on Peace Boat Disaster Relief’s activities in Japan and...
13
Jul 2026
Following the torrential rains on June 24, 2026, Satsumasendai City in Kagoshima Prefecture recorded more than 100 millimeters of rainfall in a single hour. The intense rainfall caused irrigation canals and rivers to overflow...
19
Jun 2026
Disclaimer: This is an English translated summary of the article originally posted in Japanese. Should you wish to read the original article, visit the PBV Japanese website: https://pbv.or.jp/blog/?p=38067 The collaboration between PBV and Deloitte...
15
Jun 2026
Disclaimer: This is an English translated summary of the article originally posted in Japanese. Should you wish to read the original article, visit the PBV Japanese website: https://pbv.or.jp/blog/?p=38067 This article introduces the diverse partner...
09
Jun 2026
On June 8, 2026, at approximately 8:38 AM (JST), a massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Mindanao, Philippines. Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) immediately began gathering information with our local partner, Balay Mindanaw Foundation...
13
May 2026
PBV has been supporting communities on Catanduanes Island in the central Philippines after Typhoon Fung-wong, made landfall last November and caused widespread damage. Working with its local partner, People’s Disaster Risk Reduction Network, Inc....
09
May 2026
PBV has completed its emergency response to the severe rains that struck Indonesia in 2025, with thousands of people receiving food and essential supplies through the operation. The relief effort was carried out in...
