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Participants for
Summer 2015!
Peace Boat
Global
University
Embrace Diversity!
Learn in English!
Lean from Local Realities!
Special Programme
Wednesday August 19̶
Wednesday September 9, 2015［22 days］
*Programme starts in Tokyo（Japan）and ends in Mumbai（India）
Peace Boat ’
s Intensive Education Programme
For Future Global Leaders
Re-Defining Security: Is Common Human Security Possible in Asia?
The Asia-Pacific region faces a range of pressing issues today. On the one hand, there are international tensions and
environmental degradation, which require global solutions and actions. On the other hand, domestic issues, such
as internal conflicts and poverty, also prevail. Security today can no longer be understood simply as the absence
of armed conflict, but must encompass personal, community, political, environmental, health, food, water and
economic security ̶what the UN has defined as“human security”. The notion of“common security”is equally
important̶a concept originally proposed as the guiding principle to ease international tensions and eventually
overcome the Cold War. In this program, Peace Boat invites young talented future leaders of the Asia-Pacific to
engage in examining how these two concepts on security may be combined, tailored to local contexts, and applied
to overcome today’
s national, regional and global issues.
Planned and Conducted by:
Japan Grace Co., Ltd.
Change the World from the Asia-Pacific
Programme Overview
Peace Boat’
s Global University is a short-term intensive education
program offered in English. It offers a unique curriculum combining
“exposure”programs（field visits）in ports and workshops and seminars
onboard, addressing a range of global issues, including but not limited
to peace, human rights, and the environment. Peace Boat’
s Global
University aims to empower students to use knowledge as a tool, take
into account the voices of those directly affected by various problems,
and become leaders who can build solutions to global problems with
empathy and passion.
EXPOSURE PROGRAMME IN TOKYO［20 AUGUST 2015］
Mumbai
（India）
We learn from each other and expand
knowledge on what peace is, what
real reconciliation is, what conflict
resolution is all about. ̶Ramzi Zaindeen
（Participated from Sri Lanka in 2014）
Yokohama
（Japan）
Tokyo is known for its unique youth culture and advanced technologies.
However, even in this seemingly privileged city, there are people who
suffer from poverty. In partnership with Moyai, an independent life
support center, students will witness the hidden aspect of the urban life
in Tokyo.
UNIT
*Peace Boat's Global University is an educational program coordinated by Japan-based
international NGO Peace Boat. It is not a university.
Singapore
Cebu
（The Philippines）
1
STATE SECURITY, HUMAN SECURITY, AND
COMMON SECURITY
This introductory unit aims to provide an analytical framework
and familiarise participants with the main concepts of state
security, human security and common security. Participants will
be exposed to practices of human and common security in AsiaPacific countries and question the definition, practicality, and
scope of these concepts as tools to tackle common threats such as
global warming, poverty and nuclear issues towards.
Characteristics of the Programme
Embrace Diversity
Learn in English
Lean from Local Realities
Global University’
s participants will gather
from countries across the Asia-Pacific and
other regions. By being exposed to different
perspectives and opinions coming from people
of different backgrounds, participants will learn
to consider issues from various viewpoints,
before proposing solutions.
The entire program will be offered in English,
enabling an effective means to communicate
ideas and to learn from others. Experience
authentic global communication by engaging in
discussion with participants from a wide range
of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
The Exposure programmes will offer participants
opportunities to learn from community and
find people-centred, context-driven solutions
to local realities. Getting out of the classrooms,
p ar ticipants wil l explore the practica l
applications of the theoretical knowledge they
have gained.
Special Advisors
ISEZAKI Kenji
●Professor, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
●Former Chief of DDR Section, United Nations Assistance
Mission in Sierra Leone（UNAMSIL）
Navigator
●Senior Special Advisor on Foreign Relations to President
Maithripala Sirisena of Sri Lanka
●Former Under Secretary General of the United Nations
Also onboard…
Ela GANDHI
●Peace Activist
●Former Member of the South African Parliament
●Granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi
2
STATE STABILITY AND THE CONFLICT CYCLE
In the Philippines, while some of the population benefits from
the economic growth of the country, there are too many people
who cannot escape the poverty trap. Stability also appears
fragile, as seen in the recent conflict in Mindanao, In this unit,
the relationship between“stability”and“development”will be
explored, looking at how social, economic and political grievances
can become the root causes of conflict.
EXPOSURE PROGRAMME IN CEBU［26 & 27 AUGUST 2015］
KIM Kyungmook
●Professor of Peace Studies, Chukyo University（Japan）
Born in Tokyo, raised both in Tokyo and in Seoul. In addition to being a professor, he
serves as a board member for both the Japan International Volunteer Center（JVC）
and Oxfam Japan. His research interests are in the role of transnational NGO networks.
Professor Kim has a PhD from the University of Tokyo（International and Advanced
Jayantha DHANAPALA
UNIT
Studies, 2006）.
Coordinator
KAWASAKI Akira
●Executive Committee Member of Peace Boat
●International Steering Group Member of International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear
Weapons（ICAN）
Born in Japan. Lectures at Keisen University and Rikkyo Univeristy, while being an activist
advocating for peace and disarmament. In 2009, he served as an NGO Advisor to CoChairs of the International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
（ICNND）
. He writes and speaks widely on nuclear issues both in Japan and abroad.
Peace Boat ’s Global University collaborates with various universities:
●Tokyo University of Foreign Studies（TUFS）accredits their students’participation to Peace Boat’
s Global University in 2014 and 2015
●Tokyo University has designated Peace Boat’
s Global University as one of their 2015 Summer Study Abroad Programmes
In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan（ Yolanda ）hit the Philippines and
caused severe damage to the Cebu area. In Cambuhawi in the
northern part of the Cebu Island, participants will hear from
members of the NGO OPTIONS, which continues to support
the victims.
UNIT
3
THE MULTIETHNIC COUNTRY IN ITS 50TH YEAR̶
MIGRANTS AND HUMAN SECURITY
Singapore is receiving new migrants from countries such as Bangladesh,
China and the Philippines. With such a trend, housing and language
policies, employment practices, integration schemes, national identity
and race relations are all being re-examined. How can Singapore
preserve its national identity while continuing to incorporate new
migrants in the spirit of multiculturalism? How to navigate the
balance between global mobility, social cohesion and security will be
an important question that challenges the entire region.
EXPOSURE PROGRAMME IN SINGAPORE［31 AUGUST 2015］
Participants will take part in the Day School organised by
Transient Workers Count Too（TWC2）, an organisation that
supports migrant workers in Singapore. The Day School includes
a walking tour of Little India and an introduction to their food
program for destitute migrant workers.
UNIT
4
HUMAN SECURITY IN RAPIDLY DEVELOPING
ECONOMIES
Both domestically and internationally, there is a rush to leverage
s booming economy and to facilitate further economic
India’
growth. Yet, it has become clear that economic growth does not
guarantee sustainable development, leaving a large segment of
the population in poverty. Human Security offers a framework
to incorporate human rights, health, food, the environment, and
other important dimensions as indicators of development.
EXPOSURE PROGRAMME IN MUMBAI［8 & 9 SEPTEMBER 2015］
In partnership with the Institute of Urbanology, participants will
engage with local community groups in informal neighbourhoods and
learn about local initiatives towards capacity building, empowerment
and participatory development. There will also be discussions with
Bhau Korde, a life-long social activist in Dharavi, who has led intercommunal dialogue and various education initiatives.
ACTION PLAN
“ TOWARDS COMMON HUMAN SECURITY IN
THE ASIA-PACIFIC ”
The ship creates a neutral space that facilitates free dialogue and
creative thinking. Towards the end of the programme, participants
from diverse background will break into small groups and will each
be assigned a role as different stakeholders, including governments
and civil society. Their last assignment and biggest challenge
will be to reflect on what they have learned in the countries they
visited together and the discussions held onboard, to translate this
into a series of“action plans”targeted at different stakeholders
and develop a common human security approach that can be
operationalised in different contexts.
Programme Schedule
Programme Cost
Date
Aug 19［Wed］
Aug 20［Thu］
Aug 21［Fri］
PM
All day
Morning
AM
PM
Aug 22［Sat］
Aug 25［Tue］
Aug 26［Wed］
Aug 27［Thu］
Exposure
Transfer to Yokohama
Board the Ocean Dream at the port of
Yokohama
Depart from Yokohama
Hotel in Tokyo
B/L/D
Hotel in Tokyo
B/D
Ocean Dream
Arrive in Cebu
Exposure
B/L/D
AM
PM
Exposure
Depart from Cebu
B/L/D
At sea
Participation in onboard seminars
B/L/D
Arrive in Singapore
Exposure
Depart from Singapore
B/L/D
At sea
Participation in onboard seminars
B/L/D
Arrive in Mumbai
Disembark from the Ocean Dream
Exposure
B/L/D
PM
Morning
AM
AM
PM
Accommodation
D
PM
Sep1［Tue］
Sep 7［Mon］
Sep 9［Wed］
Meet in Tokyo
B/L/D
Late Night
Sep 8［Tue］
Meals
At sea
Participation in onboard seminars
Aug 28［Fri］
Aug 30［Sun］
Aug 31［Mon］
Schdule
12:00∼
PM
Hotel in Mumbai
B/L
18:00∼
Night
23:00∼
Late Night
From Application to Participation
Submission of Application Documents
■Eligibility
The selection committee will evaluate applications based on the following eligibility criteria. The
candidate shall:
ⓐThe applicant agrees with the project aims and be able to fully participate in the programme in its
entirety.
ⓑThe applicant is between the age of 18 and 35 as of August 19, 2015.
ⓒThe applicant has an adequate command of the English language, sufficient to understand
lectures and participate in discussions in English.
ⓓThe applicant has a strong interest in the Asia-Pacific region and has experience of engaging in
research or similar activities and/or lives, studies, works in the region.
ⓔThe applicant is confident in his/her ability to cooperate with other participants, regardless of their
age and citizenship.
ⓕThe applicant is strongly motivated to further pursue related activities after participation in the
programme.
■How to Apply
Please send an email to the mail address below. Upon receipt of your email, the application form
will be sent to you. Please fill in the required sections and return via email or fax by the deadline.
For Inquiries or Submission of Applications
[email protected]
Tel: +81-3-3363-8047 Fax: +81-3-3363-7562
Email:
■Application Deadlines
First Round | 17:00（Japan Standard Time）, April 30 2015（Thursday）
Second Round | 17:00（Japan Standard Time）, May 31 2015（Sunday）
*Selection will take place after each deadline. Applicants can expect to hear from the secretariat
within two weeks from each deadline.
Selection Results
■Selection
The selection committee will evaluate the applications based on the eligibility criteria above. Skype/phone
interviews may be conducted. Applicants will be informed of the results individually by Peace Boat.
Official Application and Payment
Please submit the official application form made available from Japan Grace Co. Ltd.
In principle, payments should be made by credit card. The exchange rate will depend on the type of
card used for the transaction.
PHOTO CREDIT: PEACEBOAT, Shunya Mizumoto, Karl Goodsell
*Cabin type: Friendly Budget（4-person ensuite room without window）. *Separate
charges will be incurred as follows: 9500 yen for onboard tips and 7200 yen for port
charge. *The cost above does not include transportation（e.g., flights）to Tokyo and
from Mumbai. *Participants are required to obtain visas needed to join the program at
their own cost and responsibility.
NOTE: The following is a translation/summary of the original Japanese Terms and Conditions. If a
conflict in meaning between this document and the original shall arise, the original shall prevail.
The following terms and conditions stipulate the business terms and the account of the transaction
pursuant to Japanese travel agency law article 12, clause 4 and article 12, clause 5. The following
represents part of the terms and conditions of the contractual writing of this engagement.
●Minimum Number of Participants: 5 ●Name of Ship: Ocean Dream ●Hotels:［ Tokyo ］
Hotel
Sunroute Takadanobaba［Cebu］Rock Beach Resort Daanbantayan［Mumbai］YMCA International
House, YWCA International Centre, Travellers Inn, Abode Bombay, Garden Hotel, Hotel Godwin,
The Shalimar Hotel ●Meals:21 Breakfasts, 20 Lunches, 21 Dinners ●Tour Guides: Only onboard
the ship. Local guides will accompany on land.
8:00∼
AM
353,300
Summary of Terms and Conditions
B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner
0:00∼
4:00∼
6:00∼
Late Night Early Morning
Morning
JPY
Hotel in Cebu
Ocean Dream
Exposure
End of the program in Mumbai
（Per Person）
A）CONTRACTUAL ENGAGEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A TRAVEL PROGRAM ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
THROUGH PROMOTIONAL MEANS
The travel program is coordinated by NGO Peace Boat office, which is planned and conducted by
）
Japan Grace Co, Ltd.（herein after referred to as the‘Company’
. Those participating in this travel
program will be agreeing to a contractual engagement to participate in a travel program on sale to
）
the general public through promotional means（herein after referred to as the‘Travel Contract’
with
the Company.
B）APPLICATION FOR THE TRAVEL PROGRAM
Official application forms made available from the Company must be filled in along with an initial
application fee of 10% of the travel fee. Once the official application form, along with this fee has
been received and acknowledged by the Company, the application procedure will be considered
legitimate.
C）ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE TRAVEL PROGRAM FEE
①Costs of transportation by ship, railway or bus as indicated in the final travel itinerary. Unless
otherwise indicated, local trains will be used.
②Accommodation onboard as indicated in the final travel itinerary.
③ Hotel costs as indicated in the final travel itinerary. Unless specified otherwise, hotel
accommodation is for two people in a two-person room.
④Meals as indicated in the final travel itinerary.
⑤Onboard seminars and“exposure”fees as stated in the final travel itinerary.
⑥Hand luggage transportation fees during the travel program.
⑦Costs for tour escorts, company staff and Peace Boat staff whom will accompany participants
during the voyage.
D）ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRAVEL PROGRAM FEE
Any items which are not mentioned in Section C are not included in the travel program fee. Please
find following a list of examples of costs which are not covered by the travel program fee:
①Any extra costs that may be incurred by a change in the class of cabin,
②Telephone bills, bar bills or any other personal expenses incurred,
③Transportation costs from your home to the port of embarkation and transportation costs from your
port of disembarkation to your home, related accommodation and luggage transportation fees,
④Costs incurred by procedures deemed necessary for overseas travel（administrative fees for
procedures deemed necessary for overseas travel, vaccination fees, visa application fees）,
⑤Airport tax, departure and arrival taxes and port charges,
⑥Tips for the ship and any hotel facilities,
⑦Travel Insurance
E）CANCELLATION FEES
Through payment of cancellation fees as indicated below, cancellation of the Travel Contract can be
made at any time.
①Between 61-32 days prior to the departure date – 10% of travel costs
②Between 31-11 days prior to the departure date – 20% of travel costs
③Between 10-1 days prior to the departure date – 50 % of travel costs
④Cancellation after commencement of travel, or failing to participate with no notice 100% of travel
costs
This travel is via a chartered vessel, and thus for any reason（ including cancellation during
the voyage as directed by the captain）no refund of travel costs can be made following the
commencement of travel.
F）OTHERS
①Subscription to travel insurance is mandatory.
②The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has issued overseas travel safety advisories for CebuBohol（The Philippines）and Mumbai（India）. However the company has confirmed the safety of
the ports through local travel agencies, tourism boards and shipping agencies, and the voyage
will take place as scheduled. Participants are advised to also check the safety and other official
travel information themselves.
③Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity upon arrival at Mumbai.
④The contents of this pamphlet are the latest as of March 15 2015.
Planned and
Conducted by:
Japan Grace Co., Ltd.
1-23-13-2F, Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-0075, Japan
License No. 617, Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
JATA registered member of Japan Association of Travel Agents
Certified General Travel Services Manager: Nobuhara Kazumasa,Motoyama Makoto
Coordinated by:
B1, 3-13-1 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-0075, Japan
Tel: +81-3-3363-8047 Fax: +81-3-3363-7562
Email: [email protected] www.peaceboat.org/english/