Africa
The Spectacular Trip to Rwanda
The World Youth Alliance - Africa Director of Operations and a member of the Executive Board of World Youth Alliance International miss Mary Moorman visited several Universities and other institutions in Rwanda on 10th to 17th July 2006.  They made visits to the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology in Kigali, Universite Libre De Rwanda in Gisenyi - a few kilometers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the National University of Butare - a few kilometers from Burundi.
The beauty of the trip was seeing the potential and the eagerness the young people have to change the world. In our series of training and talks with young people we discovered we can touch more hearts, we can keep our leaders on their toes and we can protect our future by speaking one language and articulating the same issues affecting us around the globe. Read more...

Young people in Nigeria Transformed!
Transformation of young people through a transformation of Culture is what the Alliance strives for all over the world.  The World Youth Alliance - Africa Director shared this vision, in Nigeria from 24th July to 8th August 2006. She trained, encouraged and gave hope to many young people in five different States.  Namely: Warri, Ibadan, Jos, Lagos and Abuja.
The young people re-discovered themselves and they were left full of ideas and energy to transform themselves and the society at large. The idea of transformation is in line with the principle of the Alliance, of protecting and affirming the dignity of every human person. Read more...


Asia Pacific
Search for new Asia Pacific Director
The World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific office is on the hunt for its new Director! If you are (or know someone who is) a creative, committed, and dynamic young person with a passion to meet with radically different people, a strong work ethic, and a love for travel, then you could be what WAY-AP is looking for! Candidates for consideration will be interviewed by regional staff, with the selected candidate required to complete a six-month internship with World Youth Alliance prior to assuming the role of Director in June 2007. Interested parties are requested to submit their CV's by 15 September, 2006. Thirsty for more details? 

Saturday discussions
Save your Saturdays for the World Youth Alliance! Every Saturday afternoon from August to October, 2006, the World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific office will be hosting discussions on the dignity of the person, development, and other crucial issues. These discussions, also held to aid the members of our training program, are definitely open to all. Members and friends are most welcome to attend and further enrich what promise to be very engaging afternoons. All material to be discussed will be made available at the WAY-AP office for all those interested. To learn more about the Saturday discussion groups, click here

GK wins the Ramon Magsaysay Award!
The Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership is annually granted to people and organizations, "to recognize leadership of a community toward helping the disadvantaged have fuller opportunities and a better life."  This year it was given to Gawad Kalinga (GK), an organization committed to addressing poverty by transforming rural and urban slum areas into beautiful and constantly developing communities. World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific, privileged to be called one of GK's partners, extends its most heartfelt congratulations to Tony Meloto and the rest of Gawad Kalinga. Read more...

Asian Youth Day
Youth from different Asian countries such as Korea, Cambodia, Laos, India, Mongolia, and Bangladesh made their way to Hong Kong, China for Asian Youth Day 2006, held from 31 July to 2 August 2006. Among them were WAY-AP Director Erika Tatad, Regional Director of Operations Tamara Tan, and National Committee Member Gail Pelayo, who took part in the week-long conference mainly by facilitating a workshop for the delegates. Gail says the trip was "memorable not simply because I had fun, but because there was greater meaning in our work with the young people." To r ead the rest of Gail's AYD2006 experience click here...

Cebu activities
WYAAP hit the Queen City of the South, Cebu City, last 19 August 2006. Students from Cebu Eastern College, Cebu Normal University, St. Theresa's College, University of San Carlos, University of San Jose Recoletos and many others came with overwhelming enthusiasm, eager to participate in two half-day information sessions. The trip opened up opportunities for Cebu to take a more active part in WYAAP's work, with Cebu-based members designated to coordinate more Cebu-based activities. Read more about this exciting visit to Cebu

Viviamo! Launch
Gawad Kalinga and World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific kicked off their partnership with the Viviamo! launch in GK Castañeda last 15 July 2006. Members and staff came to meet with the rest of the community of Castañeda. Together, they played games, celebrated with some chow, and got down to work. The day showed that those who came, in helping others build their homes, got the chance to build new relationships with wonderful people. Read about the experience as told by WAY-AP extern Tintin Vera 


Europe
The Art of Living: Freedom, Creativity, Possibility!
The World Youth Alliance Europe thanks all participants and volunteers who helped to make Viviamo Summer School 2006 such a success! Check out the programme, photos and daily reports of events on the website. (Click here) We hope to host another Summer School next year in 2007. If you might be interested in attending, please send a short email to europe@wya.net.

Human Dignity and the Future of Europe
We look forward to our conference in Warsaw at the end of the month.  We will be pleased to welcome European Commissioner Jan Figel, Government Ministers, Members of the European Parliament and of the Polish Senate, philosophers, historians, academics and artists. The conference themes continue to captivate the imagination of many cultural leaders and new WYA members.  To apply, please click here
 
European Director of Operations moves on (and up!)
Congratulations to Philip Hunt our current Director of Operations who is leaving the European office at the end of the month due to a promotion to WYA's International Office. We would like to thank him for all his hard work, and wish him all the best. We are inviting interested candidates to apply for this position. Please contact emilia@wya.net with your CV if you would like to be considered for this position.

Latin America
Central America office "Grand Opening"
From July 3 to 10 a training event was held in Costa Rica. Jesús Rivera, regional director for the WYA Latin America, and Anna Halpine, President and Founder of the Alliance visited Costa Rica to mobilize new members and invite more young people to get involved as volunteers and Local and Regional Committee Members.  Related activities included visits to media companies and universities and a cocktail party to introduce the Alliance.
After the tour the Committee Members Sergio Restrepo, Cristina Calvo and Héctor Morales started the new sub-regional office in the city of San José under the direction of the World Youth Alliance Latin America.  For more information and further involvement in Central America contact them at: centralamerica@wya.net

Viviamo!  Concluye la semana del hábitat WYA-Acortar Distacias, A.C.
The Habitat intensive week WYALA-Acortar Distancias A.C, ended on 6 August. We thank all the participants from Acortar Distancias and the Alliance for dedicating their time, self-gift and solidarity efforts to building a free and just society.
Some volunteers and participants posted their experiences online. You may read them on the Latin American website.
If you want to join the weekly Viviamo! volunteering program contact lourdes@wya.net

Two Mexicans in the International Internship Programme
Lourdes Villanueva, from Guadalajara, and José Ángel Torres, from Monterrey, are participating in a training-internship programme in the World Youth Alliance Headquarters in New York City.
José Ángel and Lourdes are preparing to take the Regional Director and Regional Director of Operations positions next year.
As part of their internships, both have attended international conferences as delegates of the Alliance. José Ángel attended the second week of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the United Nations; Lourdes, from August 13th to 19th, the International Aids Conference in Toronto, Canada.

Latin American delegates in training for UN Commissions
The Latin American and Central American offices are preparing a group of young people from Mexico and Costa Rica to attend the United Nations Commissions from January to May of 2007.  These members are completing the Track A training and a special training session is being organized. The training is open to all members from the Latin American Region. Sign up! The deadline is 30 September.

Please visit www.wya.net and go to the Latin America web site to download the application and send it to monica@wya.net. Get started on our Track A training programme to attend the commission as a WYA Latin America delegate. If you need more information do not hesitate to contact us.

WYA is now OAS Accredited
After a long process, the World Youth Alliance is a registered civil society organization at the Organization of American States (OAS).
The OAS brings together the countries of the Western Hemisphere to strengthen cooperation and advance common interests. It is the region’s premier forum for multilateral dialogue and concerted action.
We are ready to participate full time now to promote the dignity of the human person and solidarity in the OAS!
For further information contact WYA Latin America latinamerica@wya.net


North America
CityAdventure: A New York Expedition in-- Dignity, Solidarity, Life
Saturday, October 21, 2006
11:30am- 6pm (reception to follow)
A scavenger hunt throughout New York City, participants will experience the beauty of different cultures as they explore distinct and fascinating locations. They will see, hear, smell, taste, and feel these heritages, as they spend an amazing Saturday afternoon immersed in the wonders of this international city. Contact Clarissa at wyaap.clarissa@gmail.com or 212-585-0757 or click here for more information