Excerpt: The Business of Family Planning
The following is an excerpt of an article by Vincenzina Santoro, international economist, UN representative for the American Family Association of New York, and member of the WYA Board. In the article, she explores the connections between various governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental actors in promoting contraceptives in international development. The article was originally published in the […]
Leading Leaders: The European Legacy of John Paul II
The World Youth Alliance Europe interns had a great opportunity to attend a conference commemorating the European Legacy of Pope John Paul II. The date of October 16 is an official celebration in honor of John Paul II, established by the Polish Parliament on 27 July 2005 – as stated in the resolution – “a […]
Tolerant Plurality, not Plural Tolerance
On October 16, the Polish Embassy in Brussels sponsored a conference commemorating the European Legacy of Pope John Paul II on the 40th anniversary of his election as pope. Among the honored guests, George Weigel delivered the keynote lecture and drew from John Paul II’s philosophy to form a ‘political lexicon’ that addressed the […]
Let’s Talk Art and Culture!
“When we talk about the value of arts and culture, we should always start with the intrinsic – how arts and culture illuminate our inner lives and enrich our emotional world. This is what we cherish.”- Arts Council England The World Youth Alliance Africa Arts Forum (AAF) has been an event I have attended religiously […]
Practicing Media & Advocacy Training as a Young Leader in an International Community
When it comes to attending trainings and workshops, mostly everyone is prepared to attend a long, tiring, and very informative event. Yes, this was exactly the first thought that came up into my mind when my coordinators at World Youth Alliance Europe invited me to the ‘MEET- An Interactive Media & Advocacy Training’ in Vienna, […]
Be on the right side of History
19 years ago, a fearless young lady at 21 years old decided to stand up for a cause that she passionately believed in. It seemed anomalous; having that she disrupted a United Nations conference on Population and Development for several hours. Anna Halpine may be a new name to you but to World Youth Alliance, […]
Millennials and Fertility Awareness: Where do we stand and where do we go?
The following blog focuses on the core trends and characteristics of millennials (female and male) regarding health, prevention and reproductivity. Where do we stand and what are potential opportunities? The Millennial Mindset when it comes to health According to surveys, people seem to have become more proactive than they used to when it comes to […]
Dear You(th): Believe Me, Good Governance is the Way
Corruption has been defined as a moral deviation from an ideal and it manifests in different ways. It depicts itself in small situations such as bribery to large ones such as land grabbing. It cuts through all age groups and social classes. The youth does not escape this vice as they tackle it every day […]
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 […]