How Architecture should be a Messenger of Emotion and Beauty
What do Zaha Hadid, Peter Zumthor, Jørn Utzon, Sir Norman Foster, and Renzo Piano have in common? They were all laureates of the most coveted Architecture Award—The Pritzker Prize. The purpose of the award is to honor a living architect or a group of architects whose built work demonstrates a combination of talent, vision, and […]
The Heart is Reached by Imagination
Having imagination is an intellectual gift that few consider necessary to excel. Some think that you are just born with it and that there is no need for exercise. We have become “calculators rather than poets, technocrats rather than contemplators”. As young people, we have to be able to form the habit of finding analogies […]
Shaping our vision for human dignity together!
[su_tabs active=”2″][su_tab title=”English”] Objective observation: 24.9.19, Kreuzherrengasse, 1010 Vienna. What do you see? Young people from all over Europe (more specifically Spain, Portugal, Poland, Austria, Italy, Kosovo, Belgium, Croatia) gathering at the main venue, looking around shyly, sipping coffee and watching for their team members while others already lead lively discussions in their respective national […]
What The Pill Did To Mom
“We, young people of all nations, in solidarity with one another, believe that every human being has intrinsic and inalienable dignity that begins at conception and extends to natural death. This dignity, the most precious endowment of the human person, is inviolable. The dignity of the human person must be cherished in custom and protected […]
Battle Scars: On how I won over the thoughts of suicide
Suffering ceases to be suffering the moment it finds meaning. When I had a heart problem, my life was limited to everything. There were many “dos and don’ts” I needed to follow. I can’t be like a normal teenage girl who enjoyed any other physical sports and activities. If I do, I always end up […]
My Dream for My Society
“Who am I?” I sometimes ask this question to myself. Looking back in early high school, I would have described myself as a simple and plain student who loved math. I liked solving my problems in math since it gave me a sense of relief. But I was always scared to tell people how much […]
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 […]