Tragedy, Recovery and the Work We Do
In early April 2025, I traveled with Dr. Liubov Koloshynska — a rehabilitation specialist from the Ukrainian UNBROKEN project — to Hiroshima for a two-day training. She was there to learn how to use...
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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Jul 2025
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Jul 2025
Tanabata Star Festival Brings Community Together in Machino
Residents of Machino, a town still recovering from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, gathered along the banks of the Machino River on Friday evening for the third annual “Waterside Toast.” This nationwide event sees communities...
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Jun 2025
Bringing Hope to Disaster-Hit Community in Wajima
Machino-no-ma, a community space run by PBV, has welcomed over 700 visitors since opening its doors on 13 May. Initially serving primarily residents of nearby temporary housing, the hub has seen a steady increase...
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Jun 2025
PBV Representative Joins Global Effort to Reduce Risk
PBV member attends the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, Switzerland United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), together with the government of Switzerland, is now hosting the 8th Session of the Global...
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Jun 2025
Delivery Trucks Given New Life as Disaster Relief Kitchen Vehicles
On May 16, five delivery trucks were donated to Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) by PALLINE, a logistics company within the Pal System Group. The trucks, which have completed their service with Pal System,...
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May 2025
RE-Gait Rehabilitation Begins in Lviv
This spring, a new chapter in Ukraine’s medical recovery began as the UNBROKEN Rehabilitation Center in Lviv launched its first RE-Gait-supported rehabilitation sessions. The robotic walking assist devices, developed in Japan and delivered through...
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May 2025
Everyday Life Under Air Raids: How Life in Ukraine Has Changed Over the Years of War
Every trip back home to Ukraine is a reminder of how much people’s lives have changed over the past three years. War has become part of everyday reality, transforming not only cities but the...
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May 2025
PBV staff visits UNBROKEN in Lviv and delivers Re-gait devices
Following Dr. Koloshynska’s visit to Japan, two Re-Gait packages were delivered to the National Rehabilitation Center in Lviv. PBV staff, Sofiia travelled with the doctor and the shipments and made a visit to the...
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May 2025
Noto Earthquake: Shelter Closure Brings Mixed Emotions
Seventeen months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake struck. On April 13th, the last evacuation center in Wajima City closed, marking the end of PBV’s on-site shelter management support. During our operations, we...
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Apr 2025
Practical Training and Exchange with Doctors in Fukuyama City
The second training session was held on April 3rd at a hospital in Fukuyama City that specializes in patients with brain stroke. The hospital offers a wide range of rehabilitation services that patients need...