See the world through different lens-
WYA FILM FESTIVAL! The World Youth Alliance is organizing a film festival for 2009 with the theme of “A Decade of Dignity and Development – See the World through a Different Lens.” This is a celebration of WYA’s ten years promoting the dignity of the person in development. The film festival will showcase development worldwide, […]
Doing the Rounds at the UN
After a long week I spent at the United Nations Headquarter listening to the same speech said in different languages and accents, I can say that it has been so far the biggest event during this internship, and my career too, (I hope my boss will not read this). But I wish they revealed more […]
WYA Statement on Youth and Families
Here is a statement that the World Youth Alliance made at the United Nations’ 47th Commission for Social Development. WYA’s UN Advocacy Specialist, Shannon Joseph, can be seen giving the statement. Great job Shannon, and keep up the good work!
Advocacy – I LOVE IT!
The past two days feel like a week – I WANT TO SLEEP! We’ve met so many people; an important part of our work has been introducing ourselves to as many delegates as possible. I think I’m now known as the most sociable French girl in town. The main commission sessions of consisted of presentations […]
Comision Sobre Desarrollo Social
El Martes dio inicio la Comisión Para el Desarrollo Social en la ONU en Nueva York; a ella hemos ido todo un contingente de miembros WYA de las sies regiones: Stephanie de Francia, Frank de Filipinas, Shannon, Philip, Peggy, Becky, Casey, Kelly, Kelly K., de Norte America, Tessy de Africa, Zeina del Libano y yo […]
CSocDev Day 1
Today was the first day of the Commission on Social Development. The WYA Advocacy Team and all of the interns were eager to observe the proceedings and interact with the delegates and civil society participants. We began the day by attending a youth breakfast hosted by Department for Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The WYA […]
See me walking down the 1st Avenue – A European in New York
As an intern at World Youth Alliance North America, I will have the opportunity to participate at the upcoming United Nation Commission for Social Development. The Commission starts tomorrow 3rd February with the title “Promoting social integration.” Today I, along with other staff and interns, participated the pre-commission civil society forum. It was an opportunity […]
WYA at the UN!
Today the WYA Advocacy Team and interns attended the Civil Society Forum, “Social Integration: Building a Society for All,” in accordance with the Commission on Social and Economic Development that is taking place at the United Nations from February 3 through the 13th. We were able to listen and ask questions as speakers from around […]
Emerging Leaders Conference
The Emerging Leaders United States Policy Seminar that took place at the WYA house from January 29 to January 31, was a complete success. With speeches and presentations from eight distinguished speakers, this conference, according to the attendees, was both entertaining and informative. The first day of the conference boasted talks and workshops from the […]
Meet the WYAAP Philippine National Committee, though the eyes of our newest member, Jessa Cruz