What Does It Take? Solidarity in Our Human Condition
As a young twenty-something year old, the communal aspect of the human person baffles and intrigues me. Relationships and community have always been an important aspect in my life. My family has been the leading influence, but my friends, boyfriends, mentors, teachers, etc. have also played key roles in my formation. Growing up, our family […]
The Power of Nazi propaganda exhibition – a reflection on our shared humanity
As part of our internship with WYA Europe office in Brussels, we had a chance to visit the exhibition at the European Parliament called “State of Deception: the Power of Nazi Propaganda”. The exhibition examined how the Nazis used propaganda to win voter support in Germany after World War I, implement radical programs under the party’s […]
Is Breathing a Choice?
Suicide, Robin Cavendish, and the Movie Breathe On a recent return flight to Brussels, I watched a movie that contextualized one of the most difficult questions raised in the debate on euthanasia and assisted suicide: if a physician gives the patient a terminal diagnosis, what difference does it make if the patient wishes to end […]
New York In Hindsight ; Reflections on the Advocacy Experience
Falling in Love with WYA It was ten days of travel, a brief day and a half return to Nairobi that led us to the “Big Apple” feeling more exhausted than I had ever felt from long travel. My close friend and classmate, Maria-Louisa, and I had arrived in New York City after a hectic […]
Meet Julia Kenney, WYA North America’s New Regional Director
“WYA’s clear, unwavering, and universal articulation of the human person captivated me,” shares Julia on her first encounter with WYA. More than two years later, WYA now warmly welcomes Julia Kenney as WYA North America’s new Regional Director. “I stayed with WYA because I wanted to contribute to WYA’s noble mission, receive the formation necessary to […]
An Ancient Debate: Voluntary Euthanasia in the school of Socrates
Voluntary Euthanasia is Spreading Across Europe As WYA’s North America Journalism Extern in Europe, I came to Belgium to research the societal trends of euthanasia and assisted suicide. It’s trajectory has been swift and the rising numbers alarming. In 2014, the Belgium government made history by becoming the first country in the world to legalize […]
Meet the Fall Interns of 2018
‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes and cinnamon apple scented candles. As temperatures drop and the sun begins to hide, it’s time to bid summer one last goodbye. But for WYA’s Fall interns of 2018, it is the beginning of a new season full of vibrant opportunities and exciting new adventures. Hailing from Belgium, […]
4 Reasons to take the WYA Internship
I joined WYA’s internship because of their unique area of concentration: human dignity. It was a term I was familiar with and knew the meaning of but did not actually take a keen interest to know on a deeper level. This was until I took WYA’s free online training, the Certified Training Program, which gave […]
WYA Africa: Meet our Batch 3 2018 Interns
Nickson Kibuchi is an accountant by training and a change-maker at heart. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree and Certificate in Leadership Development and Mentorship from Kenyatta University and is currently pursuing his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) of Kenya qualification. Born and raised up in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, Nickson is passionate about Africa, […]
Restless for Peace: Why I Joined WYA
Graduating from college was a struggle for me. Senior year is particularly a season where everyone is thrown around by strong and turbulent emotions. From meeting deadlines, to saying goodbyes, to figuring out what to do next with your life – you’re definitely up for a roller coaster ride. But if I were to sum […]
