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15
Jul 2026

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PBV Quarterly Newsletter – First Issue Now Available

We are pleased to introduce the very first issue of the PBV Quarterly Newsletter. This newsletter will be published every three months to share updates on Peace Boat Disaster Relief’s activities in Japan and around the world. Each issue highlights our recent emergency responses, recovery efforts, disaster preparedness initiatives, and the impact made possible through the support of our donors, volunteers, and partners. In this inaugural issue, you can read about PBV’s emergency response to the recent earthquake in Mindanao, our ongoing recovery programs in the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Noto Peninsula, our support for flood-affected communities in Kagoshima, and the celebration of PBV’s 15th anniversary. The newsletter also includes […]

13
Jul 2026

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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

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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 […]

13
May 2026

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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

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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

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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 […]

30
Mar 2026

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“The Hot Meals Helped Us Feed Our Families”: Voices from North Sumatra

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 in damaged homes or temporary shelters. Through the emergency response carried out by PBV and ASAR Humanity, many families were able to regain a sense of stability, even in the midst of recovery. For many, the public kitchens became a crucial source of support. One mother from the affected community shared that the hot meals provided over ten days made a significant difference for her family. “The hot meals really helped us because we struggled to […]

26
Mar 2026

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Emergency Relief Reaches Flood-Affected Communities in North Sumatra

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 reached a total of 5,115 families, or approximately 25,725 people, many of whom were facing displacement, damaged homes, and limited access to food and basic necessities. In Sipirok, a public kitchen was operated from January 27 to February 9. Over ten days of activity, volunteers prepared approximately 1,000 hot meals per day, ensuring that around 1,400 individuals had access to freshly cooked food while their homes remained unusable. The meals were distributed regularly, helping families maintain […]

05
Mar 2026

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PBV Supports Typhoon Ragasa Recovery in Hualien, Taiwan

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, and Fenglin bore the brunt of the disaster. Guangfu — sitting at the lowest elevation — was hit hardest, with more than 1,600 homes engulfed in thick, muddy silt. Roads were severed, power lines brought down, and medical access cut off, leaving thousands of residents in acute distress. Authorities had confirmed 19 deaths, with five people still missing and 157 others injured by 12 October. The destruction did not end with the storm. Subsequent aftershocks compounded […]

20
Feb 2026

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Monitoring Visit to Our Relief Efforts in North Sumatra, Indonesia

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 are carried out in close coordination with our local partner, ASAR Humanity, a trusted NGO with a strong track record of collaboration. We have worked together in response to past disasters in Indonesia. In Sipirok, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra Province, hot meals were provided in a community where more than 100 households have been taking shelter in tents and warehouses.  Approximately 1,000 meals per day—covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner—were prepared and distributed to those affected by […]

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