Let’s Talk Art and Culture!
“When we talk about the value of arts and culture, we should always start with the intrinsic – how arts and culture illuminate our inner lives and enrich our emotional world. This is what we cherish.”- Arts Council England The World Youth Alliance Africa Arts Forum (AAF) has been an event I have attended religiously […]
Be on the right side of History
19 years ago, a fearless young lady at 21 years old decided to stand up for a cause that she passionately believed in. It seemed anomalous; having that she disrupted a United Nations conference on Population and Development for several hours. Anna Halpine may be a new name to you but to World Youth Alliance, […]
Dear You(th): Believe Me, Good Governance is the Way
Corruption has been defined as a moral deviation from an ideal and it manifests in different ways. It depicts itself in small situations such as bribery to large ones such as land grabbing. It cuts through all age groups and social classes. The youth does not escape this vice as they tackle it every day […]
New York In Hindsight ; Reflections on the Advocacy Experience
Falling in Love with WYA It was ten days of travel, a brief day and a half return to Nairobi that led us to the “Big Apple” feeling more exhausted than I had ever felt from long travel. My close friend and classmate, Maria-Louisa, and I had arrived in New York City after a hectic […]
Meet the Fall Interns of 2018
‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes and cinnamon apple scented candles. As temperatures drop and the sun begins to hide, it’s time to bid summer one last goodbye. But for WYA’s Fall interns of 2018, it is the beginning of a new season full of vibrant opportunities and exciting new adventures. Hailing from Belgium, […]
4 Reasons to take the WYA Internship
I joined WYA’s internship because of their unique area of concentration: human dignity. It was a term I was familiar with and knew the meaning of but did not actually take a keen interest to know on a deeper level. This was until I took WYA’s free online training, the Certified Training Program, which gave […]
WYA Africa: Meet our Batch 3 2018 Interns
Nickson Kibuchi is an accountant by training and a change-maker at heart. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree and Certificate in Leadership Development and Mentorship from Kenyatta University and is currently pursuing his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) of Kenya qualification. Born and raised up in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, Nickson is passionate about Africa, […]
6 Reasons to Participate in the International Solidarity Forum (Part I)
The International Solidarity Forum (ISF) has officially launched applications for its 16th edition, where certified WYA members will examine the theme “Good Governance and Human Flourishing”. As an annual training hosted at the United Nations and the WYA headquarters in New York, this much awaited event brings together members from all over the world to […]
Attending the CTP Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop
I work with young people in primary and high school levels as a project officer. My work involves organizing programs for students and teachers that will influence the positive and integral development of the full potential of learners. This is in collaboration and partnership with school management bodies, staff, parents and the wider community. I […]
Kenyan Member Awarded 2018 Vanessa Cherese Scholarship
The World Youth Alliance proudly announces the selection of Pamella Oddotte, the first recipient of the Vanessa Cherese scholarship fund (VCSF). The chosen WYA member of the VCSF will receive a 3-month project management and advocacy training at the WYA Headquarters in New York, round trip flight tickets from the airport of departure to New […]
