WYA Africa: Meet the Batch 3 2019 Interns
Margaret Wanjiku Wanjiru is an aspiring international development and policy-making expert. She is a recent graduate having pursued a Bachelor of Science in Procurement and Contract Management and a Diploma in Social Work and Community Development. She is currently at the helm of World Youth Alliance – Africa, as an intern. She has a vast […]
WYA has instilled in me the desire to change the world
[su_tabs active=”2″][su_tab title=”English”] This week, from September 24th to September 29th, I had the opportunity to participate in an event in Vienna organized by WYA. It’s been a year ago since I got to know this organization but after 4 preparational meetings and finally this week in Vienna it has been now time that I […]
My Journey with Lupus and finding WYA
“It is the darkest night that produces the brightest stars.” This has been my favorite quote for the past few years because I think this is something most, if not all, can relate to. Finding that silver lining even in the dreariest of situations. Back in 2016 I was diagnosed with Lupus, an autoimmune disease […]
The Neighbor Who Stayed
Being ill with a medical condition is not a joke. While some illnesses can be borne alone, some simply require the care of family and friends to help in conquering the struggles that come with it. Unfortunately, not everyone may have someone who is willing to sacrifice the time to make oneself a gift to […]
Meet the New York Interns of Fall 2019
This fall, the World Youth Alliance welcomed its last batch of interns for 2019. Their first week in New York overlapped with the 2019 United Nations General assembly with other conferences also happening around the city. This allowed them an early exposure to different discussions on topics such as Human Rights. Together, the interns will […]
Paraguayans Want Palliative Care, not Euthanasia
In recent years, the Paraguayan Congress has been discussing the possibility of establishing a legal framework for euthanasia. There has been no consensus between parties but the debate has sparked dissent within the population at large. According to a recently published World Youth Alliance (WYA) White Paper, the definition of Euthanasia is “the intentional killing […]
The EU Parliament continues its regular activities
A short overview of the September plenary session STRASBOURG, 23 September 2019—The European Parliament continued its regular work with the first plenary session after the summer break held on September 16–19 in Strasbourg, France. Presided over by the Italian MEP David Maria Sassoli, the agenda was very diverse and the plenum saw a number of […]
At ELC, I realised – It is us who have the power to make changes!
[su_tabs active=”2″][su_tab title=”English”] First of all, I want to express my utmost gratitude to the WYA Team and how they organized this project; for the great opportunity to attend the Emerging Leaders Conference in Brussels and the opportunity to hold an in-depth debate on current and future challenges with experts, leaders and decision-makers in the […]
Convenient and Inconvenient Truths about the “Right to Die”
In 2016, a romantic movie based on a novel hit the big screen which captured the interest of young people all over the world. It had a familiar love story: wealthy boy meets poor girl; they fall in love; they fight; but eventually reconcile and live happily ever after. Or so it first appeared, until […]
On Encountering Thou: Lessons from my first field work
As a Development Studies major, one thing I’ve always looked forward to ever since freshman year is doing fieldwork. Looking back, I knew I wanted to major in this course because I feel happy when I’m on the ground– working at the grassroots level. This kind of opportunity allows me to encounter people in the […]
