We’re excited to invite you to the 13th WYA Asia Pacific Emerging Leaders Conference (ELC), a gathering of young minds from the Asia Pacific region, on November 8-9, 2024, at the University of Asia and the Pacific, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. This is your chance to join a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating a better world.
Empowering Emerging Leaders
The ELC is designed to unlock your creative potential and equip you with the skills and knowledge to build a world that values human dignity and promotes a just and equitable future. Our theme, “Dignity Unbound: Emerging Leaders for a Free and Just Society,” offers a unique opportunity for students, young professionals, and educators to:
- Develop leadership skills
- Network with like-minded individuals
- Be part of a global movement that drives positive change
Take the First Step: Apply Now
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we invite you to apply to the ELC. Our application process is straightforward: simply fill out the application form and we’ll evaluate your submission. Once you receive the results, you can proceed with payment.
Showcase Your Talent: Join the Essay Competition
We’re also excited to invite you to participate in our optional Essay Competition. The competition is open to all applicants, and the top three winners will receive exciting prizes, including scholarships to our global education programs and tokens. The essay theme is “Dignity Unbound: Emerging Leaders for a Free and Just Society.” If you’re interested in participating, please submit your essay along with your application.
Who Can Join?
The ELC is open to all youth from the Asia Pacific region, aged 15 to 30 years old. Both members and non-members of WYA are welcome to participate. Interested applicants must submit a completed application form.
Why Join the ELC?
By joining the ELC, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn from renowned speakers and experts
- Share your ideas and build networks with other youth leaders
- Engage in cultural exchange and strengthen region-wide cooperation
- Explore possibilities for project collaboration and long-term partnerships
The Participants
The ELC is open to all youth from the Asia Pacific region, aged 15 to 30 years old. Both members and non-members of WYA are welcome to participate. Interested applicants must submit a completed application form.
The Theme
In its thirteenth year, the ELC will focus on the theme Dignity Unbound: Emerging Leaders for a Free and Just Society. As young individuals, we are the driving force for a better tomorrow, and our collective efforts can shape a world that values human dignity and promotes a just and equitable future. By empowering each other through education, mutual support, and collaboration, we can unlock the full potential of human capital and create a society where everyone can thrive. As we work toward building a society that is genuinely free and just for all, we must prioritize understanding, empathy, and respect for human dignity as the foundation of human rights. How can we harness our collective strength to promote universal values, freedom, and human rights? How can we build a society that is truly free and just for all?
The Goal
The Emerging Leaders Conference is an annual event of WYAAP for young individuals to learn about the salient issues of today and how they can apply their roles as leaders through a variety of talks, forums and interactive activities. Participants will have the opportunity to share their ideas and build networks with other youth leaders from the Asia Pacific region. It also serves as a venue for young people to engage in cultural exchange. This will strengthen a region-wide cooperation among Asia Pacific youth to implement projects among participating individuals and organizations as well as explore possibilities for project collaboration, laying the groundwork for long-term partnerships.
