My Journey with Lupus and finding WYA
“It is the darkest night that produces the brightest stars.” This has been my favorite quote for the past few years because I think this is something most, if not all, can relate to. Finding that silver lining even in the dreariest of situations. Back in 2016 I was diagnosed with Lupus, an autoimmune disease […]
The Neighbor Who Stayed
Being ill with a medical condition is not a joke. While some illnesses can be borne alone, some simply require the care of family and friends to help in conquering the struggles that come with it. Unfortunately, not everyone may have someone who is willing to sacrifice the time to make oneself a gift to […]
Meet the New York Interns of Fall 2019
This fall, the World Youth Alliance welcomed its last batch of interns for 2019. Their first week in New York overlapped with the 2019 United Nations General assembly with other conferences also happening around the city. This allowed them an early exposure to different discussions on topics such as Human Rights. Together, the interns will […]
Convenient and Inconvenient Truths about the “Right to Die”
In 2016, a romantic movie based on a novel hit the big screen which captured the interest of young people all over the world. It had a familiar love story: wealthy boy meets poor girl; they fall in love; they fight; but eventually reconcile and live happily ever after. Or so it first appeared, until […]
The remedy to the rise of HIV in the Philippines
Recently, the Department of Health of the Philippines reported an alarming rise in the number of HIV cases in the country. As of January 2019, the DOH has noted that 1,200 Filipinos are afflicted with HIV, with at least 22 recorded deaths, and 42 diagnosed with the disease per day. Despite the obvious threat to […]
What does World Population Day mean for the Philippines?
I was a senior in university when the RH Law, or the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act was passed in the Philippines. Long and impassioned debates rendered my country divided. I remember my friends passionately arguing their positions. There were public debates and campaigns and rallies. But despite eventually obtaining legislative fiat, the resistance […]
“Summer Paradise”
I was recently selected for the World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific (WYAAP) 2019 Summer Camp program. I was truly excited to visit the Philippines, a rapidly developing country in the South-east Asian region. Reveries and expectations filled my mind while waiting for the dates to arrive. I remember singing the song, Summer Paradise in front […]
Want an internship experience of a lifetime?
15-Week Internship Program = Countless Learning Experiences and Opportunities for Growth The World Youth Alliance Regional Internship Program is an opportunity for young people who are inspired by the ideas and work of World Youth Alliance to contribute practically to its regional and international projects and to study more closely the ideas which have formed […]
Will you open the next WYA Chapter?
You could promote dignity without leaving your area. World Youth Alliance (WYA) is giving young leaders the opportunity to lead their communities and educate more youth through opening a WYA Chapter. Last year (2018), WYA opened 17 new chapters around the world. That means at least 17 WYA Members (and their supportive friends) stepped up to promote […]
Meeting the 2019 Viktor Frankl Awardees
“When these (WYA’s) values are translated into actions, no matter how simple or small, they lead and ripple into big and positive changes.” WYA is delighted to present the Viktor Frankl Award to exemplary members from the Philippines, Kenya, Germany, Guatemala, Lebanon, and the United States of America. Now on its third year, the Viktor […]
