Question 1

Eligibility

Accepted Answer

Young people aged 13–30 as of January 24, 2026, regardless of nationality or country of residence
Access to stable internet connection
Willingness to participate in and contribute to each session with a positive and proactive attitude

Question 2

Participation Fee

Accepted Answer

Free of charge (Maximum 70 participants)

Question 3

Language

Accepted Answer

The program is English-based
Participants are expected to attend all main sessions in English
All plenary sessions, discussions and final presentations will be conducted in English

Question 4

Schedule

Accepted Answer

•Application Deadline: January 24, 2026•Notification of Screening Results: February 10, 2026Step 1｜Peace Journey ProgramFormat: OnlineTotal Sessions: 7Participants must choose either Option A or Option B and are expected to attend all sessions in their selected option.Option A) 🕗 Sartuday, 20:00–22:00 (JST)Feb 14 & 28March 14 & 28April 11 & 25May 23, 31 (Peace Pitch video submission deadline)Option B) 🕗Sunday, 08:30–10:30 (JST)Feb 15March 1, 15 & 29April 12 & 26May 24
Step 2｜Final Presentation (via Peace Pitch videos)Period: June 16 - 23, 2026Format: VideoParticipants will present their “Peace × 〇〇” vision in a 6-min. video to the International Judges who are leaders and practitioners actively engaged in peacebuilding, including the president of the Goi Peace Foundation.A Certificate of Completion as a Youth Peace Ambassador will be awarded to the participants who have successfully completed the 6 modules.*All sessions are held online.*Session recordings (archives) will be available.Step 3｜Commencement CeremonySaturday, June 27

Question 5

Important notes for participation (Please read carefully.)

Accepted Answer

Participants are expected to attend all sessions of their chosen option.
Attendance, engagement, and submitted work will be considered as part of the final evaluation for the Final Presentation (Peace pitch).

If you miss a session due to unavoidable circumstances:
You have to send us a notice of absence in advance.
You may watch a recorded video of the session.
The optional reflection submission will be available.
Reflection submissions will be used to assess your commitment and continuity.

*Repeated unnotified absences or continued lack of participation may result in disqualification from the next selection stage.

Question 6

Selection Process

Accepted Answer

*This program is selection-based at all stages.
*Submission of an application does not guarantee your participation.*Selection will be conducted by the members of the Peace Journey Program team, led by the organizer.Step 0｜Application (For All Applicants)Submission of application formDocument screening based on your motivation and past activitiesThe selection results will be informed to each applicant by February 10, 2026.⬇️ For applicants who pass the document screening onlyStep 1｜Peace Journey Program7-session online core programReflection, dialogue, and practice-based workshopsGuest speaker sessions (planned)Submission of tasksSubmission of a “Peace × 〇〇” video⬇️ For applicants who pass the video screening onlyStep 2｜Final presentation (via Peace Pitch videos)Final presentation in a 6-min. video to the International Judges.
Step 3｜Commencement CeremonyA Peace Pioneer to be announcedCertificate of Completion/Participation to be awarded

Question 7

How to Apply

Accepted Answer

Please submit the required information via the online application form.
Application Deadline: January 24, 2026, 23:59 (JST)
*This is a selection-based program. Participants will be selected based on the selection.

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