Ship
for World Youth 12 - Australian Delegation
What is the The Ship for World Youth Alumni
Association of Australia (SWY Australia)
The Ship for World Youth Alumni Association of Australia
(SWY Australia) is an organisation for past participants of the Ship for World Youth program.
SWY Australia's principal objective is to facilitate ongoing communication between past
participants from Australia, Japan and other participating countries.
The SWY Australia was established by the SWY7 Australian delegation following the
completion of the 7th Program in March 1995.
What is the Ship for World
Youth?
The Ship for World Youth is an initiative of the
Prime Minister’s Office within the Government of Japan, it is an international
exchange bringing together 300 young people from 17 nations around the
world. Established in 1989, this programme is the most prestigious of its
kind in the world.
What are its aims?
The objectives are to encourage international cooperation
and understanding, as well as to promote friendship between the youths
of Japan and youths of other nations.
What are the participants doing?
Over two months the delegates will participate in
numerous activities including the delivery of research papers, attending
lectures from international speakers, seminars and discussions on topics
of global significance, and cultural exchanges with other delegates. Delegates
will also meet with dignitaries such as the Crown Prince and Prime Minister
of Japan as well as Presidents and Prime Ministers of hosting countries.
The Australian Delegation departs for Tokyo at
the end of August, and will return at the end of October. In addition to
1½ weeks in Japan, the Ship will also visit Singapore, The
Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania and The United Arab Emirates.
Who are the participants?
The Australian participants are Sam Bartlett, Paul
Gaffney, Roberto Gaitanis, Taryn Gollasch, Tegan Molony, Kylie Peal, Ant
Perry, Bonny Turner, and Vi Lam.
Where are
they Visiting?
Tokyo(Japan)
Singapore(Republic of Singapore)
Port Victoria(Republic of Seychelles)
Cape Town(Republic of South Africa)
Dar es Salaam(United Republic of Tanzania)
Dubai(United Arab Emirates)
Singapore (Republic of Singapore)
Which countries
are participating?
State of Bahrain
Kingdom of Belgium
Arab Republic of Egypt
Kingdom of Norway
State of Qatar
Spain
Republic of Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Australia
Canada
India
United
Mexican States
Republic of Peru
Republic of Seychelles
Republic of South Africa
United Republic of Tanzania
