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 […]
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, […]
Young filmmakers inspire through stories of love, hope and dignity
Xandrino Mangunay, a former MIFF winner from Asia Pacific, shares that his life was transformed after he first completed his film titled Laum and through his participation in the 2013 MIFF. “I believe that God entrusted us this talent in making films for a purpose. And that is to do something that brings him joy, […]
Why I changed my mind and joined WYA: An unexpected journey of an 18 year old :)
We all know that opportunities come and go, some come and stay, some never even show up. My dad told me jokingly that he wants me to join an organization that engages with the youth. I really had a negative attitude towards the idea because I had already put in mind that, immediately I step […]
Person-Centered Sustainable Development: Reflections of a Kenyan ISF Delegate
I found the four-day International Solidarity Forum of the World Youth Alliance (WYA) very educative. It involved interactions from fellow WYA members and with renowned speakers from different regions in the world. Learning from Expert Speakers Father Roger Landry of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN outlined the profound approach of the Catholic […]
Lessons of dignity, courage and strength
Growing up, I would always hear a lot of stories from cancer victims and survivors around me. On a personal note, I also had a number of close friends and family members who have gone through difficult time struggling with this unpredictable disease. After I and my fellow interns decided to organize an animation day for children suffering from cancer […]
FEMM for Everyone
“Hello?” “Hi, you need to hurry. There is a line wrapping around the block!” It was a humid fall afternoon in Columbus, OH, as we raced across the Ohio State University campus carrying boxes of flyers to the Student Involvement Fair. We easily spotted the rest of our FEMM volunteer crew, a purple rose situated between the […]
A Week to Remember at WYA International Summer Camp
As I boarded the bus with an over-packed duffel bag and a bursting-at-the seams backpack, I was incredibly excited for WYA’s International Summer Camp. Even though I attended the camp last summer, I knew that this year would be different. There was going to be twenty campers – the largest amount WYA has had […]
Summer in the City: WYA Changes Lives
“Attending WYA ISC was a life changing experience. I learned so much and everything that I expected was fulfilled. I left with new ideas, a new vision and motivation to change the world.” – Beatriz, Portugal It’s been a sunny summer at World Youth Alliance and a busy world at our WYA townhouse. We have just […]
#socksbattle4DS: Campaign for World Down Syndrome
The 21st of March is the World Down Syndrome Day. To celebrate with us this special day, it’s very easy! Like our Facebook page and invite your friends to join us on our event in Facebook! The online campaign for the World Down Syndrome Day will begin the 5th of March and will last until the 21st of March. […]
