Peace Boat US

Peace Boat US Peace Boat US is a non-profit organization working to promote peace, sustainable development, and respect for the environment throughout the world.

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 most unique and creative peace-building initiatives

in the world. Programs combine learning, activism, advocacy, and travel, enabling participants to learn first-hand about global issues such as environmental degradation, gender equality, ocean conservation, sustainable development and other important issues. Participants experience grassroots peace-building efforts to find non-violent, creative, and constructive solutions, from local communities to global advocacy networks. Key components of Peace Boat US include our Experiential Learning Programs:

Peace Boat US programs give you access to global experts, travel opportunities, learning spaces and the experience of a lifetime. We work with academic institutions to create custom programs for groups of students, ranging from one week to a full voyage of approximately 100 days, which combine onboard learning with on-the-ground experience and action in the countries we visit. Participants meet local communities affected by global problems and support them in developing creative and constructive solutions at the grassroots level. We also extend a warm welcome to travelers of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in any combination of life-long learning, travel, adventure, activism and immersion in Peace Boat’s unique community onboard. Youth for the SDGs program:

The Youth for the SDGs program is a unique experiential learning and capacity-building program for young activists and scholars engaged in SDG-related initiatives from the US and around the world. Peace Boat US aims to promote and strengthen youth engagement with the UN SDGs campaign, a goal identified as critical to achieving the SDGs. The program is open to participants of any age and background, with a limited number of full and partial scholarships available through a merit and need-based application process for young people working in SDG-related areas in their home countries. Scholarships:

Achieving the SDGs requires mobilization of young people through advocacy, entrepreneurship, volunteering, research, education and other endeavors. Toward this end, Peace Boat US offers a limited number of full and partial scholarships based on a combined need and merit basis, covering transportation between their homes and ports of embarkation and disembarkation with Peace Boat, onboard accommodation and meals, and port programs. Scholarships are available to young activists and scholars, age 18-30, currently engaged in SDG-related initiatives. Click below to learn more::
https://www.peaceboat-us.org


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Peace Boat US
777 United Nations Plaza, Office 3E
New York, NY 10017
USA

🌎🍃 As part of the Peace Boat Global Voyage during the Latin American segment, the Youth for the SDGs scholars took part ...
08/20/2026

🌎🍃 As part of the Peace Boat Global Voyage during the Latin American segment, the Youth for the SDGs scholars took part in a marine‑plastic upcycling workshop that turned microplastics into something meaningful. Using plastic collected, cleaned, and sorted during earlier beach cleanups from Peace Boat voyages, the Youth combined them with resin to create personalized pins. 🌿🌳

It was a simple, creative way to slow down during a busy voyage while giving new life to materials that would otherwise pollute our oceans and harm wildlife. The workshop highlighted how community‑based action and a bit of imagination can transform marine debris into something expressive, personal, and purposeful, while making new friends and cross-cultural connections! ♻️🎨🖌️🖼️

This summer, as a part of the Peace Boat US Youth for the SDGs program for the UN Ocean Decade, participants visited a c...
08/19/2026

This summer, as a part of the Peace Boat US Youth for the SDGs program for the UN Ocean Decade, participants visited a crocodile conservation center in Costalegre, Mexico, where they explored La Manzanilla mangrove forest and learned how reptiles help support coastal and wetland ecosystems.

🐊🌿Home to more than 400 American and river crocodiles, this 264-hectare site is also a vital habitat for migratory birds, crustaceans, and mollusks. José Martínez, the site’s technical manager and lead conservationist, spent the day educating the youth about the habitat, behaviors, feeding patterns, and conservation efforts for these crocodile species. The experience was a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting native species and preserving local biodiversity.

At the BioMuseo in Panama, a biodiversity focused museum featuring Panama's cultural and biological history, the Peace B...
08/18/2026

At the BioMuseo in Panama, a biodiversity focused museum featuring Panama's cultural and biological history, the Peace Boat US Youth for the SDGs scholars explored vibrant, interactive exhibits that trace both the ecological history of Panama and the story of humanity on this land. The museum’s galleries brought to life the moment Panama emerged from the ocean, reshaping global climate, ocean currents, and the evolution of countless species, including our own.

The program participants learned about endangered Panamanian wildlife such as the harpy eagle and the scalloped hammerhead, and discovered how human development continues to shape the ecosystems these species depend on. The exhibits also highlighted long‑extinct animals that once walked the very ground beneath us, like the giant sloth, offering a window into the deep past of the human species and the environments our ancestors inhabited.

One of the most striking moments was seeing the massive Megalodon jaw, built entirely from real fossils found in Panama, a reminder of the ancient ocean giants that once ruled these waters.

Through these experiences, the Youth for the SDGs gained a deeper understanding of how Panama’s natural history, human history, and biodiversity are intertwined, enhancing their connection to the landscapes and life forms that define this region.

Photos by Ari and Vee

This summer, our Youth for the SDGs Scholars visited a mangrove restoration project in the Monterrico Multiple-Use Natur...
08/17/2026

This summer, our Youth for the SDGs Scholars visited a mangrove restoration project in the Monterrico Multiple-Use Natural Reserve on Guatemala’s Pacific coast. Mangroves are a critical ecosystem that capture carbon, filter estuary water, and host marine nurseries. Additionally, the Monterrico Reserve is an important source of materials, fish, and transportation for its surrounding communities.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the visit came from Yuri Kimura, Peace Boat’s International Coordinator. She reflected on the progress and growth the project has achieved in the three years since she last visited with Peace Boat. This message is an important example of how, while environmental destruction can happen in an instant (in this case, by fire), recovery takes time, effort, and care, yet it is always worth it!

Mangroves play an important role in coastal protection and provide habitats for many species of animals and birds. We continue to support education about these critical ecosystems and look forward to visiting Latin America again next summer on our 126th Global Voyage.

See our upcoming voyage itinerary here: https://pbcruise.com/cruise/126

08/12/2026

Today we celebrate International Youth Day with voices from around the world !

From 3 PM EST today online - Join Peace Boat US for a virtual panel discussion, led by our interns.

This event will bring together young advocates from diverse fields to share their experiences, discuss barriers to meaningful youth participation, and explore opportunities for stronger collaboration across movements and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Reserve your spot by completing the RSVP form by 2 PM today or scanning the QR code on the flyer:
🔗 https://forms.gle/MSGPPChr8H9BV4zt7

🌍 Happy International Youth Day! Join Peace Boat US for a virtual panel discussion, led by our interns.This event will b...
08/12/2026

🌍 Happy International Youth Day! Join Peace Boat US for a virtual panel discussion, led by our interns.

This event will bring together young advocates from diverse fields to share their experiences, discuss barriers to meaningful youth participation, and explore opportunities for stronger collaboration across movements and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Reserve your spot by completing the RSVP form or scanning the QR code on the flyer:
🔗 https://forms.gle/MSGPPChr8H9BV4zt7

Tomorrow is International Youth Day! Meet the panelists for Bridging the Gap: Youth Engagement for the SDGs 🌍✨We’re exci...
08/11/2026

Tomorrow is International Youth Day! Meet the panelists for Bridging the Gap: Youth Engagement for the SDGs 🌍✨

We’re excited to welcome an inspiring group of young advocates working across different fields and areas of the Sustainable Development Goals. During the discussion, our panelists will share their experiences in youth advocacy, reflect on challenges to meaningful youth participation, and explore practical ways to strengthen collaboration across movements and communities.

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Join us for an interactive conversation on youth leadership, advocacy, global collaboration, and meaningful participation.
RSVP through the link in our bio / registration form, or scan the QR code on the event flyer.

We can’t wait to introduce our speakers and hear their perspectives! 💙

RSVP Here: forms.gle/MSGPPChr8H9BV4zt7

Peace Boat docked in the port of Nagasaki on August 4, welcoming nearly 80 attendees including Hibakusha and local peace...
08/10/2026

Peace Boat docked in the port of Nagasaki on August 4, welcoming nearly 80 attendees including Hibakusha and local peace activists for an Onboard Peace Forum.

Mayor of the City of Nagasaki, Suzuki Shiro, was also present, viewing the onboard outreach edition of the Nobel Peace Center exhibition "A Message to Humanity," highlighting the work of 2024 Nobel Peace Laureate Nihon Hidankyo.

During the event, Peace Boat's Hatakeyama Sumiko moderated a compelling discussion on the theme "Connecting Nagasaki to the World," where Hibakusha Mitamura Shizuko and Nakamura Keiko from Nagasaki University's Research Center for Nuclear Abolition (RECNA) shared deep insights on the vital role of peace education and passing on memory to future generations.

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777 United Nations Plz, Ofc 3E
New York, NY
10017

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