The Death of Adoption: Surrogacy Buyers’ Market Puts Children in Need at a Disadvantage
Adoption vs. Surrogacy Adoption is in trouble due to competition from the surrogacy industry. Adoption procedures were designed with the sole purpose of protecting the best interests of the child. But this cornerstone of family policy is suffering at the hands of a new model that is developing, a model which prioritizes consumers preferences and […]
“The forum makes you appreciate the essential meaning of unity in diversity” -Lessons from our ISF delegates
“ISF offers more than a conference experience; it helps you work on your personal development and at the same time, inspires you to be a contributing member to the society you belong in,”Graciela Ann Awkit, an ISF alumna from the Philippines, shares when asked about what’s in store when young people apply for the […]
WYA Austria meets Kunstglaube
It was an experience of different cast. KUNSTGLAUBE means “Artfaith” in English translation. But what did it really mean? At an event last night, we weren’t really sure on what it literally meant. Did it mean the art of faith of the faith in Art. I together with the members of the WYA Austria Chapter got […]
Experiencing solidarity, joy and love in Krakow
As a member of the World Youth Alliance delegation to the recently concluded 2016 World Youth Day (WYD) celebration in Krakow, I’d like to share some of our powerful and inspiring experiences of solidarity, joy and love. The Philippines, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Ireland and Germany were represented by the WYA delegation for the World Youth Day 2016. […]
On importance of leisure: Leisure is not mere idleness, it’s a gift
[tabs] [tab title=”English”] “We work so we can have leisure”, wrote Greek philosopher Aristotle, in one of his most important works “Nicomachean Ethics”. On the other hand, the prevailing philosophy of the modern world, in which actions which don’t give us immediate results are considered more or less meaningless, is “We have leisure so we […]
Dignity, Solidarity and Purpose: Reflections from my Summer Camp experience
Some people may think that WYA’s International Summer Camp program is a standard summer camp program where kids have fun, meet new friends and enjoy nature. Well, it is definitely so much more! I don’t think I will be able to sum it all up in just a few of words, but I’d like to share some of […]
“WYA gives me the courage to be the voice of the voiceless” – Lessons from our Summer Campers
“WYA gives young people to opportunity to speak up and voice their concerns, questions and thoughts; in this way, it is truly a voice for the voiceless – not everyone in this world is lucky enough to have their voice heard and World Youth Alliance acts on behalf of many of the powerless,” Anna, an […]
How WYA changed my perception of citizenship and leadership
The greatest change that happened in the modern history of Tunisia is certainly the Jasmine revolution. It was so fundamental that it changed, personally, my perception toward my citizenship. Words like freedom and dignity were barely highlighted in the past but now they are the core challenges that hold the structure of our society. […]
WE Have Worth
It is not uncommon for the average Filipino to see so many beggars on the street. We see them in our daily commute. We see them as we walk to school. We see them on our way to work. We see them, but that’s it. We, as people, don’t do anything. Little kids with […]
The Beauty of Solidarity
The question isn’t, “what can you do?” but rather, “what can we do?” One of the recurring statements we hear nowadays is the call to end climate change. We feel the effects of climate change every year when we feel an increase in temperature, register a higher heat index, witness the uncontrollable effects of pollution, […]