International
International Internships
World Youth Alliance International is making a last call for International internship applications for the period from January 15 - April 27. Applications are due November 10. Please contact your regional director for more information.

New International Director of Operations
The World Youth Alliance headquarters in New York is pleased to welcome Philip Hunt as the new International Director of Operations. Philip Hunt was formerly working as the Regional Director of Operaitons for the European office in Brussels. We are happy to welcome him to New York and very excited about all the work he is doing.

Online Training
The WYA recently launched its Online Training Zone. The Online Training Zone allows our members around the world to enroll in our Certified Training Program. Track A training is a pre-requisite for attendance at the UN Commissions and International internships. The training zone is still undergoing modifications but we already have over 150 of our members working to complete track A training before coming to join us at the UN Commissons beginning in February. Enter the Online Training Zone. 

Africa
Members on Track - Revised
To be an active member of the Alliance, the first requirement is to enroll and complete Track A training. This will enable one to participate in the activities of the Alliance such as International conferences, Internships, United Nations Commissions and regional projects. A total of 57 young people are currently enrolled in Track A training. Do not be left behind. Click here to enroll

Ubuchindami - Book Discussion
On 23rd September World Youth Alliance members from Nairobi Kenya discussed the book Man and the State by Jacques Maritain at Mamba Village. Jacques Maritain, philosopher and writer, is one of the preeminent scholars on modern ideas and of the relation between the person and the state. The book examines the place and role of the state, the development of the idea of human rights, the limits of these rights, and the need for the recognition of what they truly represent. The theme of the discussion was: The question Why? an exploration of the foundation of human rights. If you have not read the book, why not read it and discuss ith with your friends.

Action on the ground!
World Youth Alliance Africa marked World Habitat Day on October 2 in a unique way at Mukuru kwa Reuben Slum, Nairobi. The exercise aimed to demonstrate how the ideas of human dignity can be lived in everyday life through simple activities that can change society and by showing how individuals can influence society positively through simple action. Thirsty for more? Click here

Bravo! To our active members in Rwanda, Nigeria and Uganda.
The African region's growth is intense. This is thanks to the support of the National Committee members in these countries. Click here to view the reports and pictures of the visits.

Up-coming events
Dignity in Leadership Seminar on 11 November 2006 at Mamba Village, Karen. Interested participants from Kenya are requested to apply before 6 November. For more information about this event please click here

Ubuchindami Book Discussion on Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl on 18 November 2006 at Mamba Village, Nairobi. Members from other countries are also encouraged to form small groups and discuss the book.

Member Development for 2007: check out information on upcoming regional and international activities such as the United Nations Commissions, International Solidarity Forum, Regional and International Internships, and the President's Tour.

Asia Pacific

Greetings from Indonesia!
Yasmine Soraya, a member from Indonesia, shares her insights as a young, Muslim woman who sees the link between the Charter and her faith. She shares how Islam teaches and protects the rights of human beings. "Islam has guides on how to live in the world, responsibilities that we believe are made to protect the rights of children, women, and men. I believe all religions have a similar foundation when it comes to life. The WYA Charter describes the basic principles that we should affirm as human beings, without differentiating religion, ethnicity, and nationality. Most importantly, the WYA develops a spirit within each young person to become better in everything he or she does in life." To read the rest of Yasmine's thoughts, click here

Back in Cebu for the Visayas-Mindanao Joint Regional Conference
Last October 20, 2006 (Friday), WYA AP paid Cebu City, the Queen City of the South, another visit. This time it was to address the delegates of the 1st Association of Law Students of the Philippines Visayas-Mindanao Joint Regional Conference. Appearing before law students from San Sebastian College-Recoletos (Manila), University of Iloilo (Iloilo City), Silliman University (Dumaguete City), Holy Name University (Tagbilaran City), Southwestern University (Cebu City), and University of San Carlos (Cebu City), we certainly looked forward to a serious, if not lawyerly participation from them. Asia Pacific Director Erika Tatad addressed aspiring lawyers from these different law schools wanting and very eager to know more about WYA, what we have done and what we continue do. The vision of WYA was certainly echoed by these law students, as they recognize the role of the youth in society and are cognizant of the rights afforded to them by the law. We are truly hopeful that as these participants go home to their provinces, they will bring with them WYA and will help promote the dignity of the person. To read more on the October trip to Cebu, click here!

WYAAP Activities to Look Forward to!
Are you interested in becoming more involved with the Alliance? If you're interested in training, our internship program, the UN Commissions, or GK community builds contact us at asiapacific@wya.net today! Find more information here

Europe
Poland Conference - Human Dignity and the Future of Europe
Warsaw, Poland, 29th September - 1st October
Our recent conference attracted excellent participants and gave them an opportunity to dialogue with Members of the European Parliament, top Polish academics, authors and politicians. The conference took place at Warsaw's famous Palace of Culture and Science and in the historic Royal Castle, under the Patronage of the President of Poland, the Representation of the European Commission in Poland, the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the national television and other media. Contact warszawa@wya.net or krakow@wya.net for more information on local activity (e.g. meeting times and training plans of the local Chapters).

Brussels Training for European Members on Track
2nd - 4th November 2006
This week the European Office in Brussels will be addressing a group of law students and welcoming friends, students, European Parliament assistants, young people working at the European institutions & journalists for discussions on the founding ideas of WYA, referring to the texts collected in 'WYA Basic Training Track A': Solidarity, Beauty, Freedom, Ideology; Human Person and Human Rights; Human Rights and UN Language; Global Health, Development, Solidarity & the role of Culture.

December 2006 - Exclusive Events for Members on Track
On 14th December, Members on Track (those completing Track A or Track B of WYA Certified Training) living in the UK will be invited to an exclusive party with Patrons of the World Youth Alliance in London to celebrate the launch of WYA online training. Other WYA Chapters will be planning their own social events in other parts of Europe: sign up to online training this month in order to join us! To receive the instructions for how to enrol in online training, please email europe@wya.net, describing your motivation for wishing to complete the training and your intended completion date.

Latin America
Road Trip- Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajara
Lourdes Villanueva, Director of Communication for Latin America gave two Introductory Sessions of the World Youth Alliance in the Internacional Business Administration major in Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajara on 16th and 17th October .

Paulina Amaya Blass, student of this Major and one of our members enrolled in the WYALA Online Certifying Training Track A II group, also in preparation to attend as a WYA Latin American delegate in the 2007 UN Commissions organized the sessions. As a member of the WYA you are always welcome to invite us to your school or University.

If you are interested in hosting a WYA Introductory Session or Training please contact latinamerica@wya.net

Specialized UN Commissions Participants in Querétaro, México
These are open to all our Online Certifyed Training Track A group students. It will be held on 10th and 11th November . To confirm your assistance please contact latraining@wya.net  If you are interested in having a WYA Training Seminar in you city contact latinamerica@wya.net

North America
WYA NA Welcomes New Director
Congratulations to Simon Fung who joins us as our new Director of North America. Simon hails from Richmond Hill, Ontario and has attended international conferences as a delegate of the Alliance. He draws from a background in international development and graphic design, having worked at an independent film company in Brooklyn, New York.

CityAdventure: A New York Expedition in Dignity, Solidarity, Life
The World Youth Alliance North America thanks all participants and volunteers who helped make CityAdventure a success! Over 100 people participated in this New York City scavenger hunt, exploring distinct and fascinating locations and experiencing the beauty of different cultures. We thank in particular WYA NA extern Clarissa Tobias for her hard work in organizing this event. We hope to host another CityAdventure next year in 2007. If you might be interested in attending, please send a short email to northamerica@wya.net.