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16
Jul 2026

New Documentary Highlights the Importance of Community-Led Disaster Response

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 and features lessons and experiences from several countries, including Japan. In 2024, the Beyond Disaster team visited the Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) office as part of their global research on spontaneous disaster volunteers and community resilience. During their journey, they interviewed disaster responders, community leaders, and volunteers to learn how communities organize and support one another during emergencies. The documentary shares stories from New Zealand, Japan, Türkiye, Syria, the United Kingdom, the United States, Chile, […]

13
Jul 2026

June 2026 Torrential Rain: PBV Staff Dispatched to Kagoshima Prefecture

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 in several areas of the city. In the Nagatoshi district, 24 residents were temporarily trapped in their homes before being rescued. Flooding affected more than 100 residential buildings across the city. At the request of the Kagoshima Prefectural Council of Social Welfare, Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) dispatched a specialized housing preservation team to begin relief operations. Working closely with local organizations, the team is gathering information, assessing damage, and identifying the support needed to respond […]

19
Jun 2026

Building Connections and Future Preparedness Through the PBV–JDI Partnership

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 Tohmatsu Group’s “Just Do It!! Regional Initiative” (JDI) extends beyond physical labor. Through the operation of community gathering spaces, which is one of PBV’s community support activities, and meticulous flyer distribution efforts to inform residents about these gatherings, JDI members have also deeply empathized with people’s emotions. Initially, they admitted to moments of hesitation, wondering “how to approach people.” However, as they spent time together, laughing and playing games at the gathering spaces, they quickly became […]

15
Jun 2026

Over 100 Volunteers Supporting Recovery in Noto: Deloitte Tohmatsu Group’s Pro Bono Team in Action

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 companies and organizations collaborating with PBV. This time, we focus on a partnership example in which “internal members are dispatched as disaster volunteers to the site,” directly responding to the rapidly changing needs of the affected area with reliable personnel and proactive action. It has been two and a half years since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred in January 2024. As the support needed by the disaster-hit area evolves daily, there are reassuring partners who continue […]

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Deloitte, Disaster Relief, Noto recovery, Pro Bono

09
Jun 2026

Emergency Relief: M7.8 Earthquake Hits Mindanao, Philippines

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 Inc. (BMFI)—an NGO with 30 years of experience in the region. Reports confirm severe damage, including the collapse of schools, shopping centers, and residential buildings, primarily in the southern part of the island. According to local disaster management authorities, the impact has unfortunately resulted in dozens of casualties, hundreds of injuries, and widespread displacement across the region. Given the scale of the disaster, PBV and BMFI have officially decided to launch a joint emergency relief operation. […]

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Disaster Relief, Donate, emergency relief, Mindanao, Philippines

13
May 2026

Rebuilding Lives on Catanduanes Island: Six Months of Recovery Support in the Philippines

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. (PDRRN), PBV has so far distributed hygiene and household supply kits to 209 families in communities in the northern part of the island. Efforts are now focused on repairing damaged homes, installing temporary shelters, and restoring water and sanitation facilities. Even months after the typhoon, recovery on Catanduanes remains difficult. The island has been repeatedly hit by heavy rain and strong winds since the disaster, slowing the restoration of basic infrastructure. Flooding and landslides have worsened […]

09
May 2026

PBV Concludes Vital Indonesia Flood Relief, Extends Thanks to Generous Donors

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 partnership with the local organisation ASAR Humanity and was supported by a wide range of companies, groups and individual donors. Among them was OM2 Dining Co., Ltd., which operates Outback Steakhouse restaurants across Japan. Thanks to those contributions, PBV and its partners were able to provide around 27,300 hot meals and distribute relief supplies — including food, hygiene items and bedding — to approximately 9,700 households. Details of the emergency response were previously introduced in PBV’s […]

30
Apr 2026

Standing with Catanduanes: Ongoing Recovery and Relief Efforts in the Wake of Successive Typhoons

Catanduanes Island, located in southeastern Luzon, has been repeatedly struck by wind and flood damage following a series of typhoons. Months after the initial impact, infrastructure restoration efforts are still ongoing across the island. Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV), in collaboration with our local partner, People’s Disaster Risk Reduction Network, Inc. (PDRRN), has provided hygiene and daily necessity kits to 209 households in northern Catanduanes. Currently, our activities have expanded to include house repairs, the installation of temporary shelters, and the rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities. The frequent storms have caused severe flooding and landslides, deteriorating road conditions and presenting significant challenges to the delivery of aid. Despite these […]

27
Apr 2026

Subsequent Earthquake Warning

A series of earthquakes has struck off the coasts of Sanriku and Hokkaido, causing widespread concern among residents. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a subsequent earthquake warning. When a major earthquake occurs, aftershocks often continue in the surrounding areas. In light of this, the Japan Meteorological Agency issues a subsequent earthquake warning following an earthquake, advising people to review their disaster preparedness measures and ensure they are ready to evacuate immediately. While the issuance of this warning does not necessarily mean a massive earthquake will occur, it is important to prepare for the possibility of a new large-scale earthquake by reviewing your disaster preparedness measures at home and at […]

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