![\"tohoku_01\"](\"https:\/\/pbv.or.jp\/wp_en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/tohoku_01.png\")
<\/div>\n\n\n\nCurrent Activities in Tohoku<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nPBV has continued to work with local stakeholders to rebuild lives and livelihoods in communities in Tohoku. Together, we strive to build a more resilient community, whilst always ensuring that the local residents take the leading role. We merely support their vision for their future and help to build local capacities to ensure sustainable, long-term impact in everything that we do.
<\/div>\n\nRelated pages:\nList of supporters<\/a>Media coverage<\/a>\n“Voices from the ground<\/a>” : Personal stories of the volunteers joined in the Peace Boat\/ PBV emergency operation in Ishinomaki in 2011-12.<\/p>\n\n\nKIZUNA NEWSLETTER<\/h6>![\"KIZUNA](\"https:\/\/pbv.or.jp\/wp_en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/tohoku_kizuna.png\")
<\/p>\nProviding Psychosocial Support for Temporary Housing Residents<\/div>\nThe Kizuna Newsletter, which PBV had been published on a fortnightly basis until March 2016, has now been managed by a locally-founded Ishinomaki Fukko Kizuna Shinbunsha<\/a>. The newsletter delivers timely, relevant information customized to residents of temporary housing areas, including shop openings, events and information about local healthcare services. Volunteers help with the writing of articles and with the distribution of the newsletter, going from door to door and interacting with thousands of local residents. As the focus on the temporary housing areas gradually fades away, this kind of psychosocial support is more vital than ever to ensure the well-being of local residents.<\/p>\nRelated articles:
\nNewspaper delivery to temporary housing<\/a>
\n6th Newspaper Published!<\/a>
\nA small connection through the Kizuna Newspaper<\/a><\/p>\nRelated website:Ishinomaki Fukko Kizuna Shinbunsha<\/a> (Japanese)
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<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nIMACOCO PROJECT<\/h6>![\"IMACOCO](\"https:\/\/pbv.or.jp\/wp_en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/tohoku_imacoco.png\")
<\/p>\nFishery Support Project<\/div>\nOne of the main obstacles that fishermen face is the lack of labor in the area, with much of the available work force either relocating to urban areas or finding employment in the booming construction industry. To combat this shortage of human resources, PBV\u2019s Imacoco project aims to leverage the power of volunteer workers to help inject much-needed assistance into the fisheries. Under the guidance of local fishermen, volunteers help with essential tasks such as harvesting seaweed and oysters, and in return are provided with food and accommodation throughout their stays. This mutually beneficial system provides merits to both parties, where volunteers gain the experience of living and working in a rural fishing village, and the fishermen receive assistance with their work. This system also connects those from outside of the afflicted areas to those within, helping to fortify relationships and keep the memories of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami fresh in our memories.<\/p>\n
Related article:
\n\u201cNow, Here Project\u201d: People need People \u2013 Providing Sustainable Support for Ishinomaki\u2019s Fishing Industry<\/a>
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<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nLETS GO TO ISHINOMAKI!<\/h6>![\"LETS](\"https:\/\/pbv.or.jp\/wp_en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/tohoku_machi.png\")
The best way to learn about the current state of the Tohoku region is through visiting the area. There have been over 300,000 volunteers who have visited Ishinomaki, but as time goes on, fewer and fewer programs require volunteers. In March 2014, PBV organized various programs and exhibitions, which attracted over 200 people from outside of Ishinomaki. PBV has also implemented weekend study tours for people to learn about the disaster and its impacts on local communities, as well as on-site programs to learn about disaster risk reduction.<\/p>\nRelated articles:
\nPeace Boat visits Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture<\/a>
\nStudy Tours in Ishinomaki<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n\n\nPEACE BOAT CENTER ISHINOMAKI<\/h6> Peace Boat Center Ishinomaki (PBI) was founded in 2016 as an organization to address local challenges in Tohoku region. There were four major projects in which PBI engaged: \u201cImacoco Project,\u201d which connected volunteers with fishing communities; \u201cKakinowa,\u201d which was an ownership scheme for oyster farming; \u201cVisit and exchange program,\u201d where participants could learn about the earthquake; and \u201cHoya Hoya Association,\u201d which is dedicated to expanding the consumption of hoya (sea squirt). PBI office was closed on October 20, 2019 after completing numerous community recovery projects and Hoya Hoya Association has been continuing the project to promote Hoya.<\/p>\nRelated websites:
\nHoya Hoya Association website (Japanese): Hoya Hoya Association<\/a>
\nPBI website (Japanese): PEACE BOAT CENTER ISHINOMAKI<\/a>
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<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nFukushima<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\nYouth Ambassadors Project<\/h6>![\"Youth](\"https:\/\/pbv.or.jp\/wp_en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/tohoku_fukushima_01.png\")
Since the nuclear disaster in 2011, the citizens of Fukushima have faced difficulties returning to their homes due to housing restrictions in residential areas. Children are disproportionately affected, both in terms of the health effects of radiation exposure and psychological effects of experiencing such trauma. Due to a merger of schools, transferring students and differences in curricula, parents, guardians and teachers worry about the decline in the children\u2019s academic ability and physical health. The Fukushima Youth Ambassadors Project educates, empowers and connects children to different cultures and people, while also providing a means of getting away from the stress of living in irradiated areas. Most recently during Spring 2014, the children traveled to Singapore and Sri Lanka onboard Peace Boat to learn and interact with a wide range of people.
\nSee Fukushima Youth Spring 2013<\/a> and Fukushima Youth Spring 2014<\/a> for more information)
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nFukushima Awareness Raising Campaign<\/h6>![\"Fukushima](\"https:\/\/pbv.or.jp\/wp_en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/tohoku_fukushima_02.png\")
In the wake of the 2011 triple disaster, Fukushima became the focus of the world\u2019s attention as the
\nnuclear accident unfolded and local residents were forced to face exposure to radiation. Given the severe human, economic, social and environmental costs of this disaster, it is crucial that the lessons learnt are shared with the rest of the world to prevent history from repeating itself. PBV has organized and coordinated multiple events and projects where Fukushima survivors share their experiences and opinions with global audiences to raise awareness of this tragedy. PBV has coordinated the participation of mayors, civil society representatives and students from affected communities in high-profile international conferences and events in the following countries: Italy, India, Australia, Republic of Korea, Greece, Jamaica, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Germany, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Brazil, France, Vietnam, Venezuela & Mexico.
\n(See Peace Boat Report<\/a> and CWS Asia-Pacific Report<\/a> for more information)
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nFukushima Global Awareness Initiative<\/h6>PBV will conduct a study tour, conference and symposium in Fukushima for global representatives from governmental, private and civil sectors as part of the \u201cFukushima Global Awareness Initiative\u201d in March 2015 to coincide with the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR).
\nThe objectives of this initiative are as follows:<\/p>\n\n- To raise national and global awareness of the impact and lessons learnt from the Fukushima disaster.<\/li>\n
- To provide a platform for Fukushima citizens to engage and interact with governmental, private and civil sector representatives from around the world.<\/li>\n
- To advocate for the inclusion of nuclear risks and appropriate risk management measures for communities living in nuclear risk areas in global DRR policy.<\/li>\n
- To build an informed community of supporters for Fukushima who can advocate for the survivors, both nationally and internationally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
PBV has continued to work with local stakeholders to rebuild lives and livelihoods in communities in Tohoku. Together, we strive to build a more resilient community, whilst always ensuring that the local residents take the leading role. We merely support their vision for their future and help to build local capacities to ensure sustainable, long-term impact in everything that we do.
KIZUNA NEWSLETTER<\/h6><\/p>\nProviding Psychosocial Support for Temporary Housing Residents<\/div>\nThe Kizuna Newsletter, which PBV had been published on a fortnightly basis until March 2016, has now been managed by a locally-founded Ishinomaki Fukko Kizuna Shinbunsha<\/a>. The newsletter delivers timely, relevant information customized to residents of temporary housing areas, including shop openings, events and information about local healthcare services. Volunteers help with the writing of articles and with the distribution of the newsletter, going from door to door and interacting with thousands of local residents. As the focus on the temporary housing areas gradually fades away, this kind of psychosocial support is more vital than ever to ensure the well-being of local residents.<\/p>\nRelated articles:
\nNewspaper delivery to temporary housing<\/a>
\n6th Newspaper Published!<\/a>
\nA small connection through the Kizuna Newspaper<\/a><\/p>\nRelated website:Ishinomaki Fukko Kizuna Shinbunsha<\/a> (Japanese)
\n
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nIMACOCO PROJECT<\/h6><\/p>\nFishery Support Project<\/div>\nOne of the main obstacles that fishermen face is the lack of labor in the area, with much of the available work force either relocating to urban areas or finding employment in the booming construction industry. To combat this shortage of human resources, PBV\u2019s Imacoco project aims to leverage the power of volunteer workers to help inject much-needed assistance into the fisheries. Under the guidance of local fishermen, volunteers help with essential tasks such as harvesting seaweed and oysters, and in return are provided with food and accommodation throughout their stays. This mutually beneficial system provides merits to both parties, where volunteers gain the experience of living and working in a rural fishing village, and the fishermen receive assistance with their work. This system also connects those from outside of the afflicted areas to those within, helping to fortify relationships and keep the memories of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami fresh in our memories.<\/p>\n
Related article:
\n\u201cNow, Here Project\u201d: People need People \u2013 Providing Sustainable Support for Ishinomaki\u2019s Fishing Industry<\/a>
\n
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nLETS GO TO ISHINOMAKI!<\/h6>The best way to learn about the current state of the Tohoku region is through visiting the area. There have been over 300,000 volunteers who have visited Ishinomaki, but as time goes on, fewer and fewer programs require volunteers. In March 2014, PBV organized various programs and exhibitions, which attracted over 200 people from outside of Ishinomaki. PBV has also implemented weekend study tours for people to learn about the disaster and its impacts on local communities, as well as on-site programs to learn about disaster risk reduction.<\/p>\nRelated articles:
\nPeace Boat visits Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture<\/a>
\nStudy Tours in Ishinomaki<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nPEACE BOAT CENTER ISHINOMAKI<\/h6> Peace Boat Center Ishinomaki (PBI) was founded in 2016 as an organization to address local challenges in Tohoku region. There were four major projects in which PBI engaged: \u201cImacoco Project,\u201d which connected volunteers with fishing communities; \u201cKakinowa,\u201d which was an ownership scheme for oyster farming; \u201cVisit and exchange program,\u201d where participants could learn about the earthquake; and \u201cHoya Hoya Association,\u201d which is dedicated to expanding the consumption of hoya (sea squirt). PBI office was closed on October 20, 2019 after completing numerous community recovery projects and Hoya Hoya Association has been continuing the project to promote Hoya.<\/p>\nRelated websites:
\nHoya Hoya Association website (Japanese): Hoya Hoya Association<\/a>
\nPBI website (Japanese): PEACE BOAT CENTER ISHINOMAKI<\/a>
\n
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nFukushima<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\nYouth Ambassadors Project<\/h6>Since the nuclear disaster in 2011, the citizens of Fukushima have faced difficulties returning to their homes due to housing restrictions in residential areas. Children are disproportionately affected, both in terms of the health effects of radiation exposure and psychological effects of experiencing such trauma. Due to a merger of schools, transferring students and differences in curricula, parents, guardians and teachers worry about the decline in the children\u2019s academic ability and physical health. The Fukushima Youth Ambassadors Project educates, empowers and connects children to different cultures and people, while also providing a means of getting away from the stress of living in irradiated areas. Most recently during Spring 2014, the children traveled to Singapore and Sri Lanka onboard Peace Boat to learn and interact with a wide range of people.
\nSee Fukushima Youth Spring 2013<\/a> and Fukushima Youth Spring 2014<\/a> for more information)
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nFukushima Awareness Raising Campaign<\/h6>In the wake of the 2011 triple disaster, Fukushima became the focus of the world\u2019s attention as the
\nnuclear accident unfolded and local residents were forced to face exposure to radiation. Given the severe human, economic, social and environmental costs of this disaster, it is crucial that the lessons learnt are shared with the rest of the world to prevent history from repeating itself. PBV has organized and coordinated multiple events and projects where Fukushima survivors share their experiences and opinions with global audiences to raise awareness of this tragedy. PBV has coordinated the participation of mayors, civil society representatives and students from affected communities in high-profile international conferences and events in the following countries: Italy, India, Australia, Republic of Korea, Greece, Jamaica, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Germany, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Brazil, France, Vietnam, Venezuela & Mexico.
\n(See Peace Boat Report<\/a> and CWS Asia-Pacific Report<\/a> for more information)
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nFukushima Global Awareness Initiative<\/h6>PBV will conduct a study tour, conference and symposium in Fukushima for global representatives from governmental, private and civil sectors as part of the \u201cFukushima Global Awareness Initiative\u201d in March 2015 to coincide with the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR).
\nThe objectives of this initiative are as follows:<\/p>\n\n- To raise national and global awareness of the impact and lessons learnt from the Fukushima disaster.<\/li>\n
- To provide a platform for Fukushima citizens to engage and interact with governmental, private and civil sector representatives from around the world.<\/li>\n
- To advocate for the inclusion of nuclear risks and appropriate risk management measures for communities living in nuclear risk areas in global DRR policy.<\/li>\n
- To build an informed community of supporters for Fukushima who can advocate for the survivors, both nationally and internationally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\nThe Kizuna Newsletter, which PBV had been published on a fortnightly basis until March 2016, has now been managed by a locally-founded Ishinomaki Fukko Kizuna Shinbunsha<\/a>. The newsletter delivers timely, relevant information customized to residents of temporary housing areas, including shop openings, events and information about local healthcare services. Volunteers help with the writing of articles and with the distribution of the newsletter, going from door to door and interacting with thousands of local residents. As the focus on the temporary housing areas gradually fades away, this kind of psychosocial support is more vital than ever to ensure the well-being of local residents.<\/p>\n Related articles: Related website:Ishinomaki Fukko Kizuna Shinbunsha<\/a> (Japanese) One of the main obstacles that fishermen face is the lack of labor in the area, with much of the available work force either relocating to urban areas or finding employment in the booming construction industry. To combat this shortage of human resources, PBV\u2019s Imacoco project aims to leverage the power of volunteer workers to help inject much-needed assistance into the fisheries. Under the guidance of local fishermen, volunteers help with essential tasks such as harvesting seaweed and oysters, and in return are provided with food and accommodation throughout their stays. This mutually beneficial system provides merits to both parties, where volunteers gain the experience of living and working in a rural fishing village, and the fishermen receive assistance with their work. This system also connects those from outside of the afflicted areas to those within, helping to fortify relationships and keep the memories of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami fresh in our memories.<\/p>\n Related article: Related articles: Related websites:
\nNewspaper delivery to temporary housing<\/a>
\n6th Newspaper Published!<\/a>
\nA small connection through the Kizuna Newspaper<\/a><\/p>\n
\n
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nIMACOCO PROJECT<\/h6>
<\/p>\n
\n\u201cNow, Here Project\u201d: People need People \u2013 Providing Sustainable Support for Ishinomaki\u2019s Fishing Industry<\/a>
\n
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nLETS GO TO ISHINOMAKI!<\/h6>
The best way to learn about the current state of the Tohoku region is through visiting the area. There have been over 300,000 volunteers who have visited Ishinomaki, but as time goes on, fewer and fewer programs require volunteers. In March 2014, PBV organized various programs and exhibitions, which attracted over 200 people from outside of Ishinomaki. PBV has also implemented weekend study tours for people to learn about the disaster and its impacts on local communities, as well as on-site programs to learn about disaster risk reduction.<\/p>\n
\nPeace Boat visits Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture<\/a>
\nStudy Tours in Ishinomaki<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nPEACE BOAT CENTER ISHINOMAKI<\/h6>
\nHoya Hoya Association website (Japanese): Hoya Hoya Association<\/a>
\nPBI website (Japanese): PEACE BOAT CENTER ISHINOMAKI<\/a>
\n
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nFukushima<\/h2>
Youth Ambassadors Project<\/h6>
Since the nuclear disaster in 2011, the citizens of Fukushima have faced difficulties returning to their homes due to housing restrictions in residential areas. Children are disproportionately affected, both in terms of the health effects of radiation exposure and psychological effects of experiencing such trauma. Due to a merger of schools, transferring students and differences in curricula, parents, guardians and teachers worry about the decline in the children\u2019s academic ability and physical health. The Fukushima Youth Ambassadors Project educates, empowers and connects children to different cultures and people, while also providing a means of getting away from the stress of living in irradiated areas. Most recently during Spring 2014, the children traveled to Singapore and Sri Lanka onboard Peace Boat to learn and interact with a wide range of people.
\nSee Fukushima Youth Spring 2013<\/a> and Fukushima Youth Spring 2014<\/a> for more information)
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nFukushima Awareness Raising Campaign<\/h6>
In the wake of the 2011 triple disaster, Fukushima became the focus of the world\u2019s attention as the
\nnuclear accident unfolded and local residents were forced to face exposure to radiation. Given the severe human, economic, social and environmental costs of this disaster, it is crucial that the lessons learnt are shared with the rest of the world to prevent history from repeating itself. PBV has organized and coordinated multiple events and projects where Fukushima survivors share their experiences and opinions with global audiences to raise awareness of this tragedy. PBV has coordinated the participation of mayors, civil society representatives and students from affected communities in high-profile international conferences and events in the following countries: Italy, India, Australia, Republic of Korea, Greece, Jamaica, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Germany, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Brazil, France, Vietnam, Venezuela & Mexico.
\n(See Peace Boat Report<\/a> and CWS Asia-Pacific Report<\/a> for more information)
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nFukushima Global Awareness Initiative<\/h6>
\nThe objectives of this initiative are as follows:<\/p>\n\n