Our activities
are based on the philosophy that any problem faced by any
community is a global challenge that must be tackled through
cooperation between people, organizations and governments
of the world.
Work
based on civil society movement
We believe that changes
in society can only come through the mobilization of people
around particular issues. Our work seeks to mobilize people
towards social action and building movement.
Financial
self-sustainability
We believe
that only through financial autonomy will NGOs be able to
protect their ideological independence, while securing their
sustainability for the future. Peace Boat funds itself through
individuals paying the costs to join our voyages.
Participatory
and horizontal working system
We are
convinced that a horizontal, open, democratic and inclusive
working system is a key factor for successfully facing the
new challenges of the world.
Support
and promotion of volunteerism
We believe that the mobilization of volunteers
is one of the key elements in building a broad social movement.
Our Japan-based volunteer schemes engage hundreds of people
a year in Peace Boat activities, with work done being credited
against the costs of joining a voyage. Through these volunteer
schemes, Peace Boat seeks to make our peace voyages accessible
to people from all walks of life and strengthen activity
in civil society.
Independence
from any political party or religious affiliation
Peace Boat
is not part of any political party or affiliated to any religious
movement.
