Esperanza: Juventud y Empleo
Young People = Drivers of Economic Growth
As a young person from the Philippines, I know I play a crucial role in driving economic growth and social prosperity. I recognize that the creativity of the human person is the country’s greatest resource. To maximize this potential, an emphasis should be placed on providing youth with access to education and skills training. This […]
Esperanza! Young People = Drivers of Economic Growth
Young People = Drivers of Economic Growth As a young person from the Philippines, I know I play a crucial role in driving economic growth and social prosperity. I recognize that the creativity of the human person is the country’s greatest resource. To maximize this potential, an emphasis should be placed on providing youth with […]
Esperanza! Youth are the Face of the Future
Youth are the Face of the Future With the world’s growing population there has been an increase in the number of youth, especially in developing nations. This growing youth population should not be seen as a threat, but as an opportunity. Because the human person is a profound source of creativity, the energy of young […]
New President’s Letter to the New York Times
Our new President-Elect, and current Director of WYA Africa, Obadias Ndaba, wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Times in response to an article about the growing population of Nigeria. He writes in support of the human person and the need to see the growing population not as a threat but as […]
First Esperanza at the CPD 2012: Sexual Education is not Enough!
Sexual Education is not Enough! We recognize the critical importance of healthcare, education, and sexual education for youth; however, we want to highlight that there are a multitude of matters, and often more urgent matters, that youth face. While sexual education may enable youth to make informed decisions with regard to their reproductive health, it […]
Bringing the International Solidarity Forum to Europe!
It’s New York and it’s 29 degrees outside. A group of young people sit hunched around the table, negotiating the final tweaks to WYA’s latestdeclaration on sustainable development.Over the last four days, we’ve listened, debated and absorbed numerous issues relating to the three pillars of sustainable development; economic, social and environmental. From scientific explanations, to economic and environmental statistics […]
Esperanza! Sexual Education is not Enough
Sexual Education is not Enough We recognize the critical importance of healthcare, education, and sexual education for youth; however, we want to highlight that there are a multitude of matters, and often more urgent matters, that youth face. While sexual education may enable youth to make informed decisions with regard to their reproductive health, […]
Sexual Education is not Enough
Sexual Education is not Enough We recognize the critical importance of healthcare, education, and sexual education for youth; however, we want to highlight that there are a multitude of matters, and often more urgent matters, that youth face. While sexual education may enable youth to make informed decisions with regard to their reproductive health, it […]
Join the Global Conversation on Youth and Development
Participate in the Commission on Population and Development through a global conversation! Take WYA’s online poll: What is the priority theme to UN and governments should focus on when it addresses the issue of youth development? Join us for an online chat on Wendesday, April 25th at 10am EST, with entrepreneur Andreas Widmer on “Youth employment: Access […]