Call for relief supplies: Deliveries to countries visited on the 118th Global Voyage

Peace Boat(s United People’s Alliance (UPA) Project provides 'face-to-face assistance' by directly delivering supplies provided by individuals, companies and municipalities to various parts of the world. We also continue to promote cooperation and self-reliance with NGOs and civil society organisations in various countries.

Currently, we are seeking donations of supplies to deliver to South Africa, Panama, Peru and Rapa Nui (Easter Island), which will be visited during Peace Boat's 118th Global Voyage for Peace.

Past Exchange Activities (Exchange with the Kuna people of Panama and learning handicrafts)

Destinations and Requested Items

[Musical Instruments] (Delivered to: Peru, Rapa Nui):
Guitars (acoustic and electric), Ukuleles, Basses, Harmonicas, Flutes, Castanets, Triangles, Cowbells, Claves, Maracas, Bells

[Stationery] (Delivered to: Peru):
Pencils, Rulers, Notebooks, Rubber, Ballpoint Pens, Scissors, Glues, Crayons, Coloured Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Drawing Papers, Compasses

[Painting materials] (Delivered to: Peru)
Paints, Watercolours, Acrylic Paints, Poster Colours, Coloured Oil Pens, Brushes, Calligraphy Brushes

[Sports equipment] (Delivered to: Peru, Rapa Nui, South Africa)
Footballs, Volleyballs, Basketballs, Skipping Ropes, Spiked Shoes, Bibs, Football Uniforms, Shin Guards, Folding Goals, Baseballs, Baseball Bats, Gloves, Mitts, Softballs, Baseball Uniforms

[Children’s Clothing] (Delivered to: Peru)
Clothes for any season that are in good condition, sizes from Primary school to High school

[Toys] (Delivered to: Peru)
Mini cars, Toy Robots, Dolls, Soft Toys

※The toys will be delivered to the children as a Christmas present.

Past Delivery (Interaction with children in Peru and providing supplies)

[Fabrics] (Delivered to: Panama)
Plain Cotton Fabrics
(Size: 100 x 100 cm or more. We cannot accept smaller items as they are too difficult to use.)

[Kitchenware] (Delivered to: Peru)
Pots, Frying Pans, Knives, Ladles, Bowls, Colanders, Knives, Forks, Spoons, Plates and Cups made of Plastic or Aluminium ※We cannot accept Ceramic and Glass

[Japanese Cultural Items] (Delivered to: Peru)
Origami, Flower Vases, Kenzan (Flower Holders), Flower Scissors, Tea Utensils, Jugs, Natsume (Matcha Makers), Ladles, Tea Kettles, Tea Whisks, Hina Dolls, May Dolls, Helmets, Hakama-ya (Arrowheads), Calligraphy Sets

[Sewing tools] (Delivered to: Panama)
Needles, Thread, Cutting Scissors, Gusset Needles, Thread Scissors, Velcro, Elastic

[Other Items]
We are looking for eco-bags (with gussets) for carrying and delivering relief supplies. Paper bags are not accepted as they are easily damaged.
(Size: Medium about 36*36*10cm, Large about 50*40*20cm)

About sending relief supplies

• The content of the goods to be delivered is decided in consultation with the local host organisation and in consideration of the local situation. For donations of goods other than those listed above, please contact us.
• We do not accept the designation of the delivery address of the supplies to be sent. Please note that we do not accept the designation of the recipient of the goods to be sent.
• If there is a fault with the item, please repair it before sending it to us.
• Substances that are severely damaged or deteriorated may be returned by cash on delivery.
• The sender is responsible for the shipping costs.
• If more than the planned number is collected, the Secretariat will keep it in stock and may deliver it on the next cruise.
• We will report on the supplies you have donated in the 'Relief Supplies Activity Report', which will be published after your return to your country.
• If you require confirmation of reciept, etc., please contact the following email address in advance: info(a)peaceboat.gr.jp

How and where to send relief supplies

Please send the items to the Peace Boat Office in a cardboard box together with a list of contents. Please also prepare the postage and handling for the units.
These relief items will be delivered to the local area as gifts only. Please ensure that the items are relatively new, in good condition and clean.

Address:  Peace Boat UPA Team, 3-13-1-B1 (Nokk Bldg.), Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-0075
Deadline: 22 July 2024 (Mon)
Please note that we cannot pick up the item after this date due to the sailing schedule

Administrative Fee Payment:  An administration fee of at least one unit (3000 JPY) is charged to cover transport and storage costs of supplies and project activities.
We ask for your understanding and cooperation to ensure the continuation of our activities.
Postage transfer account: 00180-6-705651
Name: ピースボートUPA
※Please write "relief supplies" in the note section.

For more information, contact Mizuguchi at 03-3363-7561 (Mon-Fri between 10:00-16:00), info@peaceboat.gr.jp