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Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Development - Citizenship
Mission: The world youth alliance ("wya") is a global coalition of young people committed to promoting the dignity of the person and building solidarity among youth from developed and developing nations. We train young people to work at the regional and international levels.
Programs: International training program at the united nations ("un"): the world youth alliance ("wya") enables young people to interact directly with the un on an ongoing basis throughout the year. This hands on experience complements the training and other seminars and education that they receive through the wya. It also provides critical leadership and public speaking experience to young leaders who learn to interact with diplomats, ambassadors and global policy experts. Theinternational training program at the un is a means for wya to provide advanced training on the relationship between ideas and policy to young members who have demonstrated significant intellectual and leadership potential. Wya's international program covers un commissions and conventions.
the internship program is offered to outstanding young people who have demonstrated the commitment to the ideals and mission of the wya. Intern candidates are chosen by their regional directors, and have a track record of participating in regional activities. Internships in new york are three months long, and are a period of more intensive study and experience of the wya ideas. All interns are introduced to the un and are given the opportunity to participate in meetings or conferences related to the un. Interns live at the wya house as an experience of solidarity.
the world youth alliance ("wya") has members worldwide committed to promoting the dignity of the person by influencing policy and culture at the local and regional level. Foreign grant programs support membership growth and educational programs throughout our five regions (africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america and the middle east) , and develop the capacity and skills necessary to implement the wyamission. Educational programs include conferences, seminars,discussion groups and related projects in locations where there is member presence.