Shaping our vision for human dignity together!
[su_tabs active=”2″][su_tab title=”English”] Objective observation: 24.9.19, Kreuzherrengasse, 1010 Vienna. What do you see? Young people from all over Europe (more specifically Spain, Portugal, Poland, Austria, Italy, Kosovo, Belgium, Croatia) gathering at the main venue, looking around shyly, sipping coffee and watching for their team members while others already lead lively discussions in their respective national […]
WYA has instilled in me the desire to change the world
[su_tabs active=”2″][su_tab title=”English”] This week, from September 24th to September 29th, I had the opportunity to participate in an event in Vienna organized by WYA. It’s been a year ago since I got to know this organization but after 4 preparational meetings and finally this week in Vienna it has been now time that I […]
At ELC, I realised – It is us who have the power to make changes!
[su_tabs active=”2″][su_tab title=”English”] First of all, I want to express my utmost gratitude to the WYA Team and how they organized this project; for the great opportunity to attend the Emerging Leaders Conference in Brussels and the opportunity to hold an in-depth debate on current and future challenges with experts, leaders and decision-makers in the […]
“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 […]
Blog Series: Thoughts about camp
Thoughts About Camp is a blog series written by WYA Certified Members and Summer Camp graduates from the Asia Pacific region. Each article contains a personal reflection from a WYAAP Summer Camp graduate about how their experiences from the camp helped shape their understanding of themselves and of the world around them. Click on the photos […]
What’s to Come at the 2018 MIFF? (Part I)
As we countdown the days to the 2018 Manhattan International Film Festival this March 27, what better time than to give you a sneak peak of what’s to come at the festival screening? This year, we are excited to showcase our top 10 finalists from the United States, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and Lebanon. Read […]
For Generation Why? There’s WYA!
Let’s admit, we are a generation full of why’s. We ask ourselves and others a ton of questions every day: Why me? Why am I like this? Why can’t I do that? Why is the world terrible? Why are kids still hungry? Why are people still suffering? But why WYA? Simple. WYA is one of […]
“The forum makes you appreciate the essential meaning of unity in diversity” -Lessons from our ISF delegates
“ISF offers more than a conference experience; it helps you work on your personal development and at the same time, inspires you to be a contributing member to the society you belong in,”Graciela Ann Awkit, an ISF alumna from the Philippines, shares when asked about what’s in store when young people apply for the […]
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 […]
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, […]
