On Dignity Disrespected: The Rohingya Crisis
What I have learned about dignity, solidarity, and cultures here at the World Youth Alliance helps demonstrate to me that the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar appears to be one of the most extreme cases that contradicts the characteristics of respecting human dignity. Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia surrounded by Bangladesh, India, Thailand, and […]
Dangers of childhood in the digital age
22nd of February 2018 (Thursday), Brussels, Belgium – The European Parliament held a workshop on the protection of minors in the digital age. The three main topics brought on the table were defining the problem of child safety online, the solutions and policy dilemmas, and finally, the recommendations for EU policy developments on protecting minors […]
The Unrelenting Hope of Unstoppable Dreams
On the 3rd March of 2018 (Saturday), World Youth Alliance Africa had an opportunity to go to Villa Teag Children’s Home for our dignity project dubbed ‘FUN DAY’. During the project, we got to interact with the children within the home and also took them out for swimming. Upon arrival, we were received by the […]
The Question on Pain
Puzzling Question About Pain In a gathering that Pope Francis had with young people at the University of Santo Tomas when he visited the Philippines in January 2015, the Pontiff faced a tough question from a twelve-year-old girl. With all simplicity, the girl asked the Holy Father why does God let children suffer? Paraphrasing […]
Why We Need To Focus
Focus. Students are reminded by their parents and teachers to excel in their academics. Focus. Athletes are told to keep their eyes on the prize. Focus. Photographers adjust their cameras to take the perfect shot. Focus. Friends encourage friends to stand tall despite the many storms that hit them. Focus. We tell ourselves when life […]
What I’ve Learned from the CTP: The True Value of Human Beings
As I wandered around the internet, I stumbled upon the seventeen (17) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of objectives established by the United Nations. The very first among the list is “No Poverty”. After closely examining the SDGs, I have decided to research on the causes of poverty, which included high population growth. I […]
“Oh Yeah! The UN Thing!”
You’re at a party. You may be the proud-but-slightly-stressed-out host; you may be that person in the middle of the room fabulously talking to everyone; or you may be that person petting the host’s dog, happily making a new friend. That person is usually me, and I’ve bonded with many a friend’s pupparoos. Wherever you […]
WYA 2018 Kathryn Hoomkwap Awardee, Caroline de Dorlodot: “WYA awakened in me a thirst for truth”
“There are many things I could highlight during my years there [WYA]. I actually did my first internship in 2012, I think. And I’ve been employed from 2014 as first, as a Director of Operations for WYA Europe and then, as Regional Director. And still today, I’m a member, still a member of […]
What’s to Come at the 2018 MIFF? (Part II)
On the second installment of what’s to come at the 2018 MIFF, we introduce the second half of films that would join the roster of screenings this March 27. Join us at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York City as we hold this year’s Manhattan International Film Festival! This year, we are […]
WYA Africa Visits Langata Women’s Prison Daycare Facility
The World Youth Alliance Africa visited Langata women’s prison daycare section on the 16th of February 2018 where we visited children aged between 0-4 years who accompanied their mothers to the correctional facility. We participated in community service by helping in doing daycare activities such as feeding, cleaning, and changing diapers. We went to the […]