Anna Hoek-Sims – Ship for World Youth New Zealand

Congratulations to Matt Renata, selected as the SWY35 National Leader of Aotearoa!

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 by Anna Hoek-Sims

Anna Hoek-Sims

Congratulations to Matt Renata, who has been selected as the SWY35 National Leader of Aotearoa! Massive mihi to everyone who applied, and put themselves forward. It was not an easy decision to make! We're now currently working through the PY (Participating Youth) selection process. Here's a little intro from Matt:…

Download the SWY35 Applications (closed 31 July)

July 27, 2023August 6, 2023 by Anna Hoek-Sims

Anna Hoek-Sims

Applications are closing soon for the SWY35 program, a fantastic opportunity to represent NZ and be part of a global community of leaders. Participant Application for SWY 35 Program can be downloaded from here: (removed as we are no longer receiving applications) The forms must be filled out in full,…

Alumni Stories

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 by Anna Hoek-Sims

Anna Hoek-Sims

What journey did you take to become a Participant or National Leader in the Ship for World Youth program? And what was the experience you had? Image by master1305 on Freepik In this series of short videos, we hear from ex Participants and National Leaders on what their journey was…

Applications now open to young Kiwis for the 35th Ship for World Youth voyage (Now closed)

June 20, 2023August 6, 2023 by Anna Hoek-Sims

Anna Hoek-Sims

The Ship for World Youth Alumni Association of New Zealand is excited to announce that applications for the 35th voyage of the Ship for World Youth are now open! Applications for participating youth of the Aotearoa New Zealand delegation will close at 11:59pm on Monday 31 July 2023. The Ship…