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 […]
6 Reasons to Participate in the International Solidarity Forum (Part I)
The International Solidarity Forum (ISF) has officially launched applications for its 16th edition, where certified WYA members will examine the theme “Good Governance and Human Flourishing”. As an annual training hosted at the United Nations and the WYA headquarters in New York, this much awaited event brings together members from all over the world to […]
Attending the CTP Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop
I work with young people in primary and high school levels as a project officer. My work involves organizing programs for students and teachers that will influence the positive and integral development of the full potential of learners. This is in collaboration and partnership with school management bodies, staff, parents and the wider community. I […]
Kenyan Member Awarded 2018 Vanessa Cherese Scholarship
The World Youth Alliance proudly announces the selection of Pamella Oddotte, the first recipient of the Vanessa Cherese scholarship fund (VCSF). The chosen WYA member of the VCSF will receive a 3-month project management and advocacy training at the WYA Headquarters in New York, round trip flight tickets from the airport of departure to New […]
My WYA Africa 15-Year Anniversary Dinner Experience
I had the honor to attend the World Youth Alliance Africa 15-Year Anniversary dinner last Saturday, 18 August, 2018 at Sarova Panafric Hotel. The event celebrates the work of promoting human dignity since the 2003 here in Africa. I was intrigued to learn how the African regional office located in Nairobi, Kenya was started and […]
Where the Lilies Grow
It is easy to see the beauty of Monet’s Water Lilies. You stare at the work and catch new colours that were invisible at first. The painting decomposes and recomposes itself the longer you look at it. It takes on the nature of the thing it represents: water. Monet is known for painting the same […]