Applications Now Open For Young New Zealanders To Join Ship For World Youth 37
Applications for the New Zealand delegation close at 11:59pm on Monday, 4 August 2024.
The programme is designed to foster global leadership, intercultural exchange, and lifelong friendships.
Participating countries for the next programme are New Zealand, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Greece, India, Jamaica, Mongolia, Mozambique, Palau, Spain, and Japan.
SWY37 is scheduled to take place from the 15th Feb to 13th March 2026.
The journey traditionally sees participants spending time in Japan, learning about Japanese history and culture, as well as several weeks at sea aboard the Nippon Maru, where they sail to one or more countries. During the voyage, the participants engage in workshops to develop their leadership skills, as well as foster cross-cultural understanding - a central theme of the programme.
As part of next year's programme, participants will spend time onboard the Nippon Maru ship, stopping off in Okinawa and Aichi.
This will be New Zealand's 18th time participating in the programme. Alumni of the programme include a range of inspiring leaders — including former Prime Minister Helen Clark.
The selection process is managed by the SWY NZ Alumni Association. The delegation will be made up of 10 participants (including the National Leader), who are active in the community, capable of representing Aotearoa on the world stage, and demonstrate an eagerness to learn about other cultures. Participants are required to be New Zealand citizens between 18-30 years old.
The delegation will be headed by the National Leader: a past participant of the programme, who will be selected via a similar application process, closing also on the 5th August.
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