Thoughts about camp: 3 reasons why
Do you usually find yourself lying in bed on your phone, eating, sleeping, and doing the same routine over and over again? Well, I felt that way, too. I wanted to do something for a change, something worthwhile in the summer, something that would take me out of my boring schedule. I thought about it […]
Diversity for Dignity: Summer Simmers with WYA’s Newest Batch of Interns
As summer begins in New York, so does the journey for 12 young adults as they commence their three month internship and externship at the World Youth Alliance headquarters. A mixed group, this internship batch includes diverse personalities and Spanish, American, Dominican, Italian, Canadian, Russian, Ugandan, and Kenyan nationalities! Yet, all share a common goal: […]
Thoughts about camp: Defrosting
Because of WYA and everyone at the camp, I was able to feel a warm light inside me again.
Thoughts about camp: A new chapter opens
I believe that the summer camp experience is truly what is good and what will further guide me in seeking life’s many beautiful experiences. Through the WYAAP way, this camp opened a new chapter of my life.
WYA Africa: Meet our Batch 2 2018 Interns
Proscovia Alando is a Kenyan citizen who recently graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Applied Aquatic Science from Egerton University. She is passionate about environmental conservation and service to people. Her passion for environmental conservation earned her a position as the Co-founder and treasurer of Egerton Aqua-fisheries Youth Group. The youth group mainly […]
Freedom of expression in Europe – Who draws the line?
On Wednesday 16th of May, World Youth Alliance Europe attended the Forum “Freedom of expression in Europe – Who draws the line?” organized by EURACTIV. During this panel discussion, the speakers addressed many issues related to the right of freedom of expression and debated the definition of Hate Speech with its legal, ethical and social […]
More than a Team, They’re My Family
I am 120,000 feet over the ground in an Airbus 320 in my way to Chihuahua, Mexico to attend a national tournament for basketball. I’m representing my university, Universidad Anáhac México, and my team has become a second family to me for all the time we have spent together. It is wonderful to be a […]
“It’s Time to Bridge the Gap!” : WYA Middle East Welcomes New Regional Director, Mary Joe Alavalas
“There is a gap between different ideologies and traditions in the Middle East, and I guess it is safe to say (this) is also the case internationally. I would like to see a more coherent society able to dialogue and collaborate, with a new leading class of youth able to influence and innovate.” This was […]
What Makes A Country Rich?
As far as I know, my high school English teacher only wanted us to remember one thing before tossing our hats at graduation. She explicitly preached it in class on our last day to make sure we would remember something before hanging up our uniforms for good. It was like a Patch Adams type […]
JAIR (A Short Story)
The breeze hit my face as I trod slowly while listening to the sound of my shackles as it dragged across the rocky soil. It’s been months since we’ve started working but the grime stayed plastered on my face and on what remained of my tattered clothes. The men, who were shackled at their ankles […]