Meet Mimille Guzman, WYA’s New International Director of Operations
“WYA allows its mission to transcend the ideal and become Real. A sure proof of this is every WYA friendship, in various shape, race, and circumstance, formed under the recognition of each other’s dignity,” shares Mimille, WYA’s incoming International Director of Operations, when asked about what drew her to WYA. “I first met WYA […]
My WYA Internship
My name is Astrid Leonet, I’m from Belgium and I interned with World Youth Alliance in Brussels. It is difficult for me to summarize a six-month internship at WYA in a few words, especially considering the fact that the internship was a very enriching experience but also very intensive. During my first batch, I worked […]
The Sound of Silence
Listening has an intrinsic power. It is not just to hear sounds, voices, or noises. Psychology can often give you interesting views regarding humans and their lives. There is one particular class I attended during the last semester in college which, since that time, has been engraved in my memory: among all the human communication […]
What FEMM is to me: Reflections from the African Continent
Our greatest wealth in Africa is telling stories, we share a lot through this avenue where we are able to harness the power of the human mind and creativity. For this reason, I will share my FEMM experience as a story; I first met FEMM in 2015, when together with Vanessa, then an intern like […]
TeenMEN, a Companion Through Puberty
It is undeniable that today’s society is over-sexualized; one just needs to take a walk through the city, turn on the TV, navigate the Internet or simply listen to a normal conversation between teenagers. I wouldn’t like to generalize, but I believe that this over-sexualization is a real issue, and we should learn how to […]
The Right to Grow Up in a Healthy Family Might Save Our Communities
Where I come from, the golden rule to protect yourself is not to trust and to be rather aggressive in order to survive. My society has slowly lost the values of solidarity. I can remember my biggest encounter with violence when I was 9 years old. I was walking in the park and I observed how a […]
Human Dignity & Children’s Literature: A Never-Ending Story
I remember that, when I was a little girl, my mom would always tuck me in at night with a lullaby and a short prayer. I always remember the comfortable simplicity of snuggling up in my bed, the soft sound of my mom’s voice, and peacefully falling asleep at the end of the day. Some […]
Migrants, Refugees and Integration
Since 2014, more than 1,750,000 refugees have arrived to Europe through the Mediterranean Sea, while the total number of first time asylum applicants (since 2011) reached the 5 million. The relocation scheme planned by the European Commission hasn’t effectively worked out, and many refugees are still waiting for a decision on their future to be […]
3 things I learned throughout my internship
Two months ago, my internship with World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific ended and I couldn’t help but feel sentimental. Applying for this opportunity had been one of the best decisions I made throughout my life. During the time I’ve spent with World Youth Alliance, I obtained a wider view of the world. I also realized […]
It’s Not Just About Money. Values are Priceless.
My internship at World Youth Alliance has changed my perspective on a career. While my biggest motivation for seeking a job has been the anticipated remuneration, joining World Youth Alliance has radically changed this line of thought. We live in a world where material wealth is appraised more than the intangible human values such as […]