» Book and film discussions: members are encouraged to form book and film discussion groups to understand and articulate the idea of the dignity of the person.
Ubuchindami Book List 
Ubuchindami Film List


» Regional training events: regional offices of the Alliance host events to discuss and understand the idea of the dignity of the person. Past events have included the World Ethic Forum (Jan 2006), Human Dignity and the collapse of Communism (Vienna, 2004), University Road Trip (2005), TAP - Train Asia-Pacific (2005), Poverty Alleviation and Peace (Nairobi, 2006). Major cultural events have been held around thematic issues as well, such as the Europe4Family bike ride in 2004 and the Solidarity Roundtable in 2005. 


» International Solidarity Forum:  The International Solidarity Forum (ISF), hosted at the United Nations in New York, brings together WYA members from each of the regions, international advisors to the Alliance and members of the UN diplomatic community.  Each ISF examines particular themes of global importance through discussions, workshops and cultural activities. 

2008: ART and the human person
2007: Population and Development
2006: Good Governance
2004: Women and Development
2003: HIV/AIDS


» Certified Training Program: The certified online training program was developed to offer in-depth training to young leaders. The program requires an intensive comittment on behalf of the member.  Training is a prerequisite for international internships and United Nations conference participation.  Certified members build the Alliance by introducing and training other young people to the WYA foundational ideas. Enroll Here

The training covers four major sections:
1. Philosophy of the human person
2. International documents and institutions
3. Key issues at the international level (global health, development, Millennium Development Goals)
4. Movements and individuals who have shaped history.  

Click here to download the application form.

» Internships: The regional and international internships are one of the most important activities for our members to experience. Interns live with other members of the Alliance and share in a 3-month long experience of the ideas at the heart of the Alliance. Interns complete the first part of Certified Training, experience the cultures of other interns and learn how to implement and live the idea of the dignity of the person in daily life. Each intern is also assigned a particular project during their internship, which is a critical aspect of furthering and developing the work of the Alliance. 
Apply through your region: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America