12
Sep 2025

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A New Partner in Taiwan!

On September 8th, PBV has signed a cooperation agreement with Hand Hand Social Enterprise, a Taiwanese organization that supports various social contribution activities through crowdfunding. After visiting Noto in August and observing PBV’s activities in Suzu City and Wajima City, Hand Hand Social Enterprise proposed this agreement to fully support PBV’s activities, including ongoing disaster relief efforts in the Noto region. Under the friendly relations between Taiwan and Japan, both organizations will build a cooperative relationship to promote disaster relief projects. The initial focus will be on jointly supporting recovery efforts in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and the Heavy Rain disaster. The partnership represents a significant step […]

04
Apr 2024

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Earthquakes in Taiwan: PBV Emergency Relief Fund Launched

On April 3, 2024, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien City in Taiwan, shaking a wide area with a strong tremor of magnitude 6 or higher. According to Taiwanese authorities, more than nine people were killed and more than 1,000 injured (as of April 3, 2024). Rescue efforts are continuing as large-scale damage has occurred, including collapsed buildings, landslides, and falling rocks. There are fears that the damage may further expand in the future. Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) has begun surveying the damage through its international network and is preparing for relief activities. PBV plans to implement relief activities based on our experience and expertise […]