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
- Peace Boat US Welcomes Summer 2021 Interns!
- Film: Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassadors – Short Documentary
- Innovative Solutions for Coastal Resilience + Climate Change Mitigation
- Celebrating UN World Oceans Day 2021!
- Every Second Counts for the Survivors – Virtual Testimony Sessions Featuring Guests Junko Watanabe and Mariko Higashino from Hiroshima
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 […]
Film: Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassadors – Short Documentary
Produced by Ryan CarlHosted by Lightbeam TV, watch as a group of youth ambassadors from Small Island Developing States around the world share their stories and advocate for climate action during their time with the Peace Boat Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassadors Programme. WATCH HERE
Innovative Solutions for Coastal Resilience + Climate Change Mitigation
Tuesday, June 2910 am EDT / 4 pm SAST We invite you to join us to learn more about the innovative solutions from start-up companies around the world who are making a positive difference for our oceans. Featuring partners from Ocean Hub Africa and SeaAhead, this event will be organized in partnership with Peace Boat […]
Celebrating UN World Oceans Day 2021!
The theme for 2021 UN World Oceans Day is The Ocean: Life & Livelihoods. Join us in various events both online and in-person to celebrate the ocean!
Every Second Counts for the Survivors – Virtual Testimony Sessions Featuring Guests Junko Watanabe and Mariko Higashino from Hiroshima
It has been more than 75 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Each year, there is less opportunity for the voices of survivors to be heard. However, through initiatives like Peace Boat’s project, ‘Every Second Counts for the Survivors’, we are able to hear first hand testimonies from Hibakusha, survivors of the atomic bombs. […]