Happy Holidays from your WYA family!
2018 would not have been a successful year for WYA without you! With your help, we continue to reach young people with our central mission: to promote the dignity of the human person. To all our members, alumni, and friends, thank you for a fruitful 2018!
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A Big WYA Thank You for Giving!Last Nov. 27, WYA was able to raise over $7,000 for Giving Tuesday. With a goal of $5,000, we were able to surpass this even before #GivingTuesday began! This would not be possible without your help. Thank you to everyone who continue to support WYA’s mission in giving their talents and resources! If you missed Giving Tuesday, you’re still welcome to give WYA a year end gift! |
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WYA Asia Pacific Reopens the Phil National CommitteeThis year, WYA welcomes a new batch of committed members as the WYA Asia Pacific region re-opens the Philippine National Committee (PNC) in its regional home base, the Philippines. The appointed members have been selected by WYA staff given their active involvement in WYA, display of leadership skills, and overall character. |
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WYA Europe Launches the Dignity Defenders CampaignFor the past 17 years, the WYA office in Brussels has been running an internship program for young people from all over and around Europe. They train young leaders who possess a strong desire to protect and promote human dignity while making a positive impact on society. They are currently running a fundraiser to support their interns, or #DignityDefenders as we like to call them. They have almost reached their goal of € 2000! Help them raise the remaining €700 by donating below. |
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$10,000 Scholarship Opportunity for WYA MembersMinerva is an unprecedented, global university program that prepares future leaders who will serve their community and world. Minerva students live and learn in seven world cities (San Francisco, Berlin, Buenos Aires, and more) during their four years, studying in small, interactive seminars. Minerva is offering one $10,000 need-based scholarship for a qualified WYA student to join the Class of 2023. Applications are free and the Regular decision deadline is January 15, 2019. |
Upcoming Events
January 25-26: North America Emerging Leaders Conference | Fordham University, New York
February 22-24: North America Emerging Leaders Conference | Northeast Catholic College, New Hampshire
March 15: Asia Pacific Emerging Leaders Conference | University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City
March 25: Manhattan International Film Festival | WYA Headquarters, New York
March 25-28: International Solidarity Forum | WYA and UN Headquarters, New York
March 30: WYA 20th Birthday Gala | Lotos Club, New York
WYA Around the World
Africa
WYA Africa Launches Online Giving Campaign
World Youth Alliance Africa hosts a successful Furaha Camp 2018
Asia Pacific
WYA Members Spread Joy to Preschool Kids in the Philippines
WYA Speaks Up for “Our Common Future” at Taiwan Forum
Europe
WYA Romania Holds CTP training in Cluj-Napoca
WYA Europe Hosts 7th Emerging Leaders Conference in Brussels
Middle East
“UN Aware” Certificate Ceremony – Year II
North America
WYA NA Presents FEMM at the University of Notre Dame
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