An internship in World Youth Alliance. Bernard de Lovinfosse
I would like to express my gratitude to all whose have supported the work of the WYA and all the persons with which I have worked. I was accepted to make the internship and I hope I had given to WYA some “local colours” as one of the few Belgian interns in being accepted. This […]
WYA Oral Statement at the Commission on Social Development at the UN
Today, I had the wonderful opportunity of presenting WYA’s oral statement to the UN Commission on Social Development. The major theme of the Commission is social integration, and listening to delegates issue statements on the meaning of this phenomenon for their cultures has led me to reflect on my own experiences. When I was offered […]
WYA Austria in Sopron!
On January, 30th, the Austrian National Chapter went to Sopron, a little Hungarian city at the Hungarian-Austrian border. Besides a “culinary approach” to their neighboring country, the group had a guided tour in the city and a discussion on the effects of Communism. Congratulations and Bon Appetit!
Benjie Lelis’ speech at Anna Halpine’s Visit to Manila (December 12, 2009)
Earlier this month Anna Halpine, founder of the World Youth Alliance, paid a visit to Manila. On the 12th of December 2009, we held “Anna Halpine Live in Manila”, a talk and meet and greet for the World Youth Alliance’s local friends. The following is a speech given by member and former WYAAP intern Benjie […]
Me lo contaron y lo olvidé. Lo vi y lo entendí. Lo hice y lo aprendí!
International inter – Luz Cardona Canales So far so great! Even though we are in the end of the year in 2009 the tasks in the WYA Europe increase and are the key of the end of each year (as annual report, Christmas cards, dignity project and meetings) with the aim to make the final […]
WYA North America and Latin America together at UNESCO’s International Bioethics Committe
At the end of November, I attended the 16th Session of the International Bioethics Committee (IBC) in Mexico City. The IBC, a committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was created in 1993. It is composed of 36 bioethics experts whose tasks include promoting reflection, developing and supporting educational programming, and making recommendations […]
WYA at World AIDS Day Forum
On December 1, World Youth Alliance was asked to present a short statement at a panel discussion held at the Economic and Social Council on the present situation in the world concerning HIV/AIDS on the occasion of World AIDS Day. North American Director Casey Downing and Director of Advocacy Rebecca Austen drafted the following statement, […]
WYA at the International Bioethics Committee
At the end of November, I attended the 16th Session of the International Bioethics Committee (IBC) in Mexico City. The IBC, a committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was created in 1993. It is composed of 36 bioethics experts whose tasks include promoting reflection, developing and supporting educational programming, and […]
iFaith Lecture: Different Faiths, Sharing Traditions
Dear Friends, Hello! I am pleased to invite you to our 2nd iFaith Lecture for 2009. Please don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about the traditions of three faiths: Catholicism, Islam, and Buddhism. We have invited three speakers (refer to poster) who will be sharing about how their practice their faith. Please refer to […]
World Youth Alliance (WYA) in Cebu
by Rhea Carmelotes Yray Member, WYA Philippines – Cebu World Youth Alliance (WYA) is one of the greatest blessings that poured down to the young people here in Cebu- “the Queen City of the South”. As one of the active chapters in the Philippines, World Youth Alliance- Cebu helped in making these young Cebuanos to […]