Love as the Goal of Human Life
Christmas and New Year’s Eve are just around the corner, so we can celebrate at home with the ones we love. It is a time to share as a family and express acts of love to our relatives or friends. However, many families for various circumstances can not share together, some have a loved one […]
The Role of Fatherhood
Nowadays, fatherhood is an underrated part of the family. Many people fail to realize the great lesson fathers teach their children and the significant role of fatherhood. Fathers teach their children one of the most important lessons in life: namely, how to sacrifice one’s own private good for the common good. Of course, this is […]
Reflection Between Looking and Respecting
What do looking at someone and respecting them have in common? Is there a relationship between looking at someone and respecting them? At first, it may seem that these two concepts have no relation; however, in order to respect it is necessary to learn to look at our world, the people around us and our […]
The Years of Lead: a Brazilian Trauma
The vulnerability of human rights in Brazil’s military dictatorship The military dictatorship in Brazil is the consequence of political and economic crises, and it lasted between the years of 1964 and 1985. From the coup in Castelo Branco to the long re-democratization in João Figueiredo, Brazilian history acquires deep marks in national politics and in […]
WYALA Introduces New Sergio Arboleda University Chapter
Introducing a new Chapter is always good news for the World Youth Alliance, because it means that the struggle for the dignity defense strengthens day by day. All these actions contributes to a purpose that keeps getting more visible. Under this circumstance, it is an honor to introduce the new chapter in the Sergio Arboleda […]
The Face, a Way to the Contemplation of the Person
Language reveals hidden aspects of reality, which are often overlooked, perhaps ignored. Although if language is studied, conclusions can be reached that bring meaning and beauty to human life. This happens with the study of the concept of the person and forgiveness that will be analyzed below. As we know, the Spanish language is a […]
Welcoming Sofia Piecuch, WYA Foundation Director of Advocacy
WYA warmly welcomes our new Director of Advocacy, Sofia Piecuch. Sofia holds a Master of Global Affairs degree from the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, where she specialized in refugee and migration policy, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from Saint Mary’s College. Before graduate […]
Insider Info: How to Score the Best Internship
The WYA Internship Program didn’t earn its reputation as the #BestInternship for nothing. Currently offered in person or online (depending on the regional office), the WYA internship provides members the opportunity to gain professional skills while living out WYA’s core ideas. Projects are designed to enhance each student’s specific academic background and interests. Interns receive mentorship […]
Paraguayan Students on the HDC’s Homebound Heroism
“When I get home, I tell my mom everything,” shared one HDC student from the Escuela Publica “Defensores del Chaco”. Another student agreed and said she also shares her daily lessons with her grandmother. Last May 2021, WYA members from Paraguay taught the Human Dignity Curriculum to Grade 3 students of the Escuela Publica “Defensores […]
Am I afraid to tell the truth?
Many of us have been in situations in which we have not communicated what we think for fear of what others will say or looking bad. We have lost conversations on issues important to humanity with friends, colleagues, family, etc. But have you ever looked at the impact of your thoughts and ideas? Have you […]