Organization name
Peaceboats
Organization link
Organization type
Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
Country
Current focus/area
Environmental education Human rights Peacebuilding Advocacy
Description/notes
Peace Boat is a Japan-based international NGO which promotes peace, human rights, and sustainability. Established in 1983, it holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN). Peace Boat carries out its main activities through a passenger ship that travels the world. The voyages, run on a social business model, blend sustainable tourism, lifelong learning and friendship activities with educational programmes, cooperative projects, and advocacy.
Compendium source
36° 12' 17.28" N, 138° 15' 10.44" E