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 […]
Meaning in Suffering!
Viktor Frankl was born in 1905 in Vienna into a poor family. During his high school years, he was first introduced to psychoanalysis and then became one of the youngest socialist workers. He graduated from the University of Vienna where he studied psychiatry and neurology. After that, he published several articles such as “On the […]
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 […]
“It’s Time to Bridge the Gap!” : WYA Middle East Welcomes New Regional Director, Mary Joe Alavalas
“There is a gap between different ideologies and traditions in the Middle East, and I guess it is safe to say (this) is also the case internationally. I would like to see a more coherent society able to dialogue and collaborate, with a new leading class of youth able to influence and innovate.” This was […]
Meeting The 2018 Viktor Frankl Awardees:
“Because every engagement with WYA is worthwhile” WYA is delighted to present the Viktor Frankl Award to exemplary members from the Philippines, Tunisia, Uganda, United Kingdom, Mexico, and the United States of America. Now on its second year, the Viktor Frankl Award is presented to outstanding members of the World Youth Alliance who have made […]
Clear View
Since I was a child, I always heard that your life passes before your eyes like a film strip right before you die. This thought always stuck in my mind so I spent a lot of time looking at my family’s film strips imagining what I am going to see and what images are going […]
My First Step towards becoming a Dignity Defender
Although I recently finished the online Certified Training Program (2016 – Batch 3), I am happily embracing new waves of positive energy and I know that more exciting challenges are lying ahead. The World Youth Alliance presents an opportunity for me to grow on both personal and group level. It is an international multicultural environment where […]
10 Ways To Get Involved with WYA
So you’ve read and signed the WYA Charter, but you wonder — what comes next? Where can you learn more about WYA? How do you find like-minded peers? When can you start the grand business of defending dignity? Fret not, for here are the top ten paths you can take to jumpstart your WYA journey! […]
Does culture shape our identity?
The question of cultural identity arises whenever I travel and when I’m far from my home. The identity problem starts when people address to me. Who am I? Am I the person who I think I am or what the others believe I am? Do I see myself through the reflection of my own eyes […]
“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 […]
