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Dec 2014

Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Building for Youth Leaders – Africa Programme

Between Dec 18-23, 2014, NGO Peace Boat, in cooperation with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), will host a special capacity building programme on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Building for youth leaders from Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa and Kenya. With the goals of building the capacity of young African leaders and strengthening regional cooperation on disaster risk reduction to reduce the impact of disasters and enhance community resilience, Japan-based NGO Peace Boat, in cooperation with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) through its Regional Office for Africa, will welcome young leaders from countries visited in Africa to take part in workshops onboard Peace Boat’s passenger […]

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Oct 2014

“Making Cities Resilient” in Brazil

On Aug. 15th, Peace Boat arrived in Belem, Brazil. Disaster Risk Reduction is a topical and important issue in Brazil, given that the nation faces a wide range of natural hazards, including landslides, floods, and drought. In Belem, Peace Boat held a press conference and symposium with 19 government officials and DRR professionals onboard the ship, along with official representation from UNISDR. After an introduction to the “Making Cities Resilient” campaign (of which Peace Boat is an official campaign partner), the participants engaged in a lively discussion on how to achieve disaster resilience in their local areas. This event served as a prime opportunity to exchange opinions, share information and […]

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Oct 2014

Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Building for Youth Leaders – Central America

In 2014, Peace Boat became an official campaign partner of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction’s (UNISDR) “Making Cities Resilient” campaign. Since the campaign’s launch in 2010, over 2000 cities have pledged to take action on disaster resilience, climate change adaptation and enhancing disaster risk reduction measures in their areas. The “Ten Essentials for Making Cities Disaster Resilient” has been provided as a practical guidance towards building resilience in these cities. Through Peace Boat’s global voyages, the chartered passenger ship visits approximately 60 cities worldwide and the organisation conducts an array of in-port programmes with a range of stakeholder groups, making it a strong candidate to raise awareness […]

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Sep 2014

PBV Annual Report 2013/2014

PBV’s English-language Annual Report for the 2013/2014 fiscal year is now available online

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Sep 2014

Hiroshima Landslide Relief Update

An update from Hiroshima: PBV continues to help communities get back on their feet after devastating landslides.

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Sep 2014

Typhoon Haiyan Relief: Final Project Report

From November 2013 to July 2014, PBV worked closely with community groups, local governments and international aid organisations to provide effective and timely assistance to disaster-stricken communities. The full project report is now available online.

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Aug 2014

Hiroshima Landslides: PBV Emergency Response

PBV is implementing a comprehensive response, with a specific focus on supporting evacuees and affected homeowners, in collaboration with local community and government groups.

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Jun 2014

Peace Boat & UNISDR’s Partnership to Promote “Making Cities Resilient” Campaign

Peace Boat is proud to announce its new partnership with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).

We are now an official Campaign Partner of the UNISDR’s “Making Cities Resilient” campaign, an initiative aiming to make cities around the world more disaster resilient.

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May 2014

Peace Boat Becomes an Organizing Partner for the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction

Peace Boat has become an Organizing Partner of the NGO Major Group for the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (3rd WCDRR).

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Apr 2014

Three Years On: An English-language Guided Tour of Ishinomaki City

Three years after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, PBV organized a walking tour of Ishinomaki as an opportunity for volunteers to return to the seaside fishing town and observe the progress made as well as learn about the challenges that remain.

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