Peace Boat US
About Us
Peace Boat US works to build a culture of peace around the world by connecting people across borders and creating opportunities for learning, activism and cooperation. We achieve this through programs in which people from the US and around the world participate in voyages onboard the Peace Boat, our Japan-based partner organization and one of the […]
Programs
Peace Boat US programs are open to students and life-long learners from the US and around the world! Peace Boat’s voyages are one of the most creative, unique, and impactful peace-building initiatives in the world, and offer an amazing opportunity for travel-based experiential learning around the world. In addition to joining our scheduled programs, students and […]
Get Involved
Join a Peace Boat US Program Peace Boat US organizes unique programs onboard Peace Boat voyages. Our programs are designed for students, activists, and young leaders from around the world, combining academic, experiential, and in-port components. We also create custom programs for student groups, youth leadership programs, and life-long learning cohorts, and our partners include universities, […]
Global Voyages
- Climate Week NYC Special Events
- Peace Boat receives Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher of 2021 Award
- New York City Peace Festival Commemorates the 76th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- New York City Peace Festival – August 6
- Peace Boat US Welcomes Summer 2021 Interns!
Climate Week NYC Special Events
Climate Week NYC, taking place each September, returns for 2021 with a focus on fulfilling and increasing commitments made by businesses, governments, and organizations. It is the time and place where the world gathers to showcase leading climate action and discuss how to do more, fast. Peace Boat US is proud to be a co-organizer […]
Peace Boat receives Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher of 2021 Award
“If war is ever to be abolished, it will be in great measure due to the work of organizations like Peace Boat educating and mobilizing thinkers and activists, developing alternatives to violence, and turning the world away from the idea that war can ever be justified or accepted. World BEYOND War is honored to present […]
New York City Peace Festival Commemorates the 76th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
On August 6, in collaboration with the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Peace Boat US, and Reverse The Trend: Save Our People, Save Our Planet hosted the New York City Peace Festival at the Selina Chelsea NYC Hotel. The event commemorated the 76th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and featured youth activists, […]
New York City Peace Festival – August 6
Friday, Aug 6, 5 – 11 pm The event will feature youth activists, musicians, international diplomats, New York-based musicians and artists and will provide opportunities for youth to become involved in peace building and climate activism. RSVP HERE Program Moderators: RTT/NAPF-Brandon Wingfield, and Peace Boat US Director, Emilie McGlone 5:00 pm – Opening 5:15 pm […]
Peace Boat US Welcomes Summer 2021 Interns!
This summer, we welcome a new team of talented interns to join us for the exciting events coming up, including the United Nations High Level Political Forum in July, youth programs for climate action and the build up to Climate Week NYC starting in September. To help support us in these events, we welcome ten […]