Much of western Japan, including Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Saga, Hiroshima, Okayama, Hyogo, Kyoto, and Gifu
Prefectures,has been hit by historic rainfall.Several areas have been impacted by flooding and landslides
that have claimed lives, devastated entire communities, and forced millions of people to evacuate from
their homes.PBV is currently working closely with partner organisations and relevant agencies to gather
as much information as possible about the situation on the ground.After conducting a rapid needs
assessment, PBV will begin implementing a comprehensive response to support survivors, in collaboration
with local community and government groups.
We would greatly appreciate your involvement and support in helping those affected by the flooding
in western Japan.Thank you for your continued support.
Since March 2011, PBV has supported communities affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake & Tsunami. To this day, we continue to work with local residents in the region’s long-term recovery.
PBV responds to disasters in Japan and abroad, working with local stakeholders in order to deliver assistance that is most needed to affected communities.
Training communities to prepare and volunteers to respond to future disasters helps to save lives, livelihoods and assets. PBV is also actively involved with a number of networks to promote cross-sector cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction.
As a campaign partner of UNISDR’s “Making Cities Resilient” campaign, PBV raises awareness, connects stakeholders and trains DRR leaders.
Peace Boat is an Organizing Partner of the NGO Major Group for the 3rd UN World Conference on DRR held in Sendai, March 2015.
Peace Boat’s “100 Resilient Youth” campaign aims to build capacity of 100 young leaders in DRR around the world.
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Western Japan was hit by historic rainfall in July 2018, leading to the deadliest storm-related disaster in the past 36 years. Heavy rains triggered flooding, landslides, and mudslides simultaneously, and claimed lives of...
