Ship for World Youth Canada (SWYCAN)

19/10/2025

On est super contents de vous présenter la délégation officielle canadienne pour le Bateau des jeunes du monde 2026!

We are super happy to present to you at last the official Canadian delegation for SWY 2026!

Congratulations to Nathalie, Sarah, David, Tiara, Reuben, Sara, Ratehontsanohnha, and Shavonne and our NL Joel Cardinal.

Allez voir notre site web pour lire les bios / head over to our website to read all about it !

SWYAA Canada

31/08/2025

Dont forget to apply !
Deadline for PYs is midnight ET on sept 1st !!

N’oubliez pas d’appliquer !
La date limite pour être PY est minuit heure de l’est, le 1er septembre !

23/08/2025

Last Information Session for SWY 2026
Dernière Séance d’information pour BJM 2026

🌏 Calling all Canadian youth (ages 18–30)!

Are you passionate about cultural exchange, leadership, and Japan? 🇨🇦🤝🇯🇵

The Ship for World Youth is recruiting the next Canadian delegation. This is your chance to be part of a once-in-a-lifetime international experience! Exchange cultures and points of view, develop your communication, leadership, and management skills, and even see Japan - on a cruise ship! 🛳️

📅 Join us on Zoom for an information session hosted by former participants and current members of the SWYAA Exec!
🗓️ Sunday August 24th 2025
🕟 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Link: DM for info !

Learn more about the program, how you can represent Canada, and hear from alumni of the program.
Note that this is the LAST INFO-SESSION we will be doing before the application deadline!
We look forward to seeing you there!

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🌏 Appel à tous les jeunes Canadiens (18-30 ans) !
Es-tu passionné par les échanges culturels, le leadership et le Japon ? 🇨🇦🤝🇯🇵

BJM recrute la prochaine délégation canadienne. C’est ta chance de participer à une expérience internationale unique ! Échangez des cultures et des points de vue, développez vos compétences en communication, en leadership et en gestion, et voyez même le Japon - sur un bateau de croisière !
📅 Rejoignez-nous sur Zoom pour une session d’information, animée par des anciens participants et membres de l’AABJM Canada!
🗓️ Dimanche, 24 août 2025
🕟 15h00 heure de l’Est
Lien: MP pour info !

Apprenez-en plus sur le programme, sur la façon dont vous pouvez représenter le Canada, et écoutez les témoignages d’anciens participants au programme.
Nous avons hâte de vous voir !
Prenez note qu’il s’agit de la dernière séance d’information avant la date limite pour appliquer!

07/06/2025

The Ship for World Youth will bring together youth leaders from Cameroon, Canada, Chile, Domincan Republic, Greece, India, Jamaica, Mongolia, Mozambique, New Zealand, Palau, Spain and Japan for a unique cultural exchange experience onboard a ship. Interested in representing Canada? We're looking for applicants to form the next Canadian delegation. Visit www.swycanada.org to learn more!

29/05/2025

Travel from Thailand to Japan by ship with youth leaders from around the world as part of the Ship for World Youth 2026! Having participated in this program myself, I can assure you that this is an incredible journey in so many ways. I met the most amazing people from diverse backgrounds, gained a deep appreciation for Japanese culture, and visited some beautiful places along the way. To learn more, visit swycanada.org as we are currently seeking applicants from coast to coast to coast to form the next Canadian delegation.

26/02/2023

SWY 34 making headlines: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/lnews/aomori/20230215/6080018761.html?fbclid=IwAR1cFxiSG1hdGdir5VEgjK3IhrDFQ0g5CFEwk_yjoTSr3MqWfm3GVEnIvPs

【NHK】国が主催する国際交流事業で来日している１０か国の若者たちが青森県を訪れ三村知事と面会しました。 １５日、青森県を訪れたのは、異文化の相互…

26/02/2023

SWY 34 making headlines: https://japan.kantei.go.jp/101_kishida/actions/202302/_00017.html?fbclid=IwAR1kVANeijsPz-r6uVgkeO00BNUJiX_O3TA9SYw2nwZFoN3yzBCo959Qksc

On February 14, 2023, Prime Minister Kishida received a courtesy call from representatives of youth participating in the “Ship for World Youth Leaders Program” at the Prime Minister’s Office.

26/02/2023

SWY 34 making headlines: https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_society/articles/000287606.html?fbclid=IwAR2vRhEnZK50p-FD8ymbvf6IJmycNPDj__bLLhHGOvBQcTEUZIdmPHRHo3U

　佳子さまが「世界青年の船」の参加者と英語で懇談されました。 　秋篠宮ご夫妻の次女・佳子さまは赤坂御用地で、世界各地から青年が集う交流事業「世界青年の船」に参加している日本やオーストラリアなど11カ国の男...

11/02/2023

🌎🇨🇦➡️🇯🇵🌏

The Canadian delegation has arrived in Tokyo!

We are so excited for our global leaders to connect with youth around the world for this once in a lifetime experience.

23/11/2022

🌎🇨🇦 Meet Yolanda from SWY 34 Canada!
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Born in Guatemala, Yolanda became a Canadian citizen at the age of six and grew up in London, Ontario. Yolanda then completed her studies majoring in political science at the University of Ottawa. During this time, she worked for the Embassy of Canada to the Dominican Republic, which helped Yolanda understand the role Canada plays in international affairs. A strong proponent of youth involvement to bring about positive societal changes, Yolanda has participated in different youth initiatives such as Katimavik and Canada World Youth. Additionally, Yolanda actively participates in different community programs and truly believes in the importance of volunteering-Yolanda has notably volunteered in Guatemala, Peru, Dominican Republic, Thailand, and three Canadian provinces. She truly believes these international experiences have enriched her life.

During her free time, Yolanda loves to draw, read, run, and box. She believes that to be healthy, one must be both physically and mentally healthy. Since 2015, Yolanda has lived in Montreal, Quebec and currently works in the mental health sector. Yolanda is very proud of being Canadian and of her Mayan roots.
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