14
Apr 2026
April 14, 2026, marks the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. Ten years ago, at 9:26 PM on April 14, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake (foreshock) with a maximum intensity of 7 struck near...
30
Mar 2026
After the floods in North Sumatra, daily life became uncertain for thousands of families who suddenly lost access to basic necessities. Cooking, eating, and maintaining hygiene turned into daily challenges, especially for those living...
26
Mar 2026
From January 27 to February 23, 2026, Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV), in partnership with ASAR Humanity, provided emergency assistance to communities affected by floods in Sipirok and Batangtoru, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The response...
24
Mar 2026
This March, Peace Boat Disaster Relief successfully held additional Disaster Preparedness Day workshops on March 7th, 14th and 21st in Tokyo, welcoming participants from many different countries, including Germany, Italy, Vietnam, Ukraine, the United...
20
Mar 2026
Join PBV’s Online Training for International Residents in Japan Are you a member of an international community in Japan, a passionate volunteer, or someone looking to refresh your disaster preparedness knowledge? Don’t miss this...
16
Mar 2026
On March 7, Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) held a hands-on disaster preparedness workshop in Tokyo together with participants from Hands On Tokyo’s Ayumo Project, a program that supports and connects Ukrainian refugees in...
11
Mar 2026
Fifteen years ago today, the Great East Japan Earthquake struck Japan. We offer our deepest condolences to all those who lost their lives in the disaster, and extend our heartfelt sympathy to their families...
05
Mar 2026
Super Typhoon Ragasa tore through eastern Taiwan on 23 September 2025, unleashing catastrophic flooding across the Hualien region after a landslide dam on the Matai’an Stream burst its banks. The townships of Guangfu, Wanrong,...
24
Feb 2026
As we approach the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war in Ukraine, it is difficult to believe how much time has passed. What no one could predict in its duration has become a long...
20
Feb 2026
From February 8 to 12, PBV staff visited Indonesia to observe our ongoing relief operations, distribute hot meals and relief supplies, and monitor the progress of our assistance efforts. Our relief activities in Indonesia...
