Deadline:
January 15, 2025
Program Starts: January 22, 2025
Program Ends: April 22, 2025
Location(s)
Mexico
México D.F.
Overview
The World Youth Alliance is a global coalition of young people promoting the dignity of the person and building solidarity among developed and developing nations.
Details
The World Youth Alliance Internship Program provides opportunities for young people who are inspired by the ideas and work of the World Youth Alliance (WYA) to gain professional skills working on WYA’s projects and a substantive learning experience on WYA’s core ideas. Projects are designed to enhance each student’s specific academic background and interests. Interns receive mentorship and training from WYA staff members.
The WYA Latin America Internship Program is a 3-month volunteer opportunity for young people committed to fulfilling WYA’s mission through work with our regional staff on projects related to advocacy, education, or culture. Interns will report to the WYA Africa office in México D.F. It could take longer than 3 months depending on circumstances.
As an intern, you can be involved in the following:
1. Join an international youth organization that promotes human dignity
2. Learn about national, regional, and international policy-making that impacts development
3. Help implement WYA projects in advocacy, education or culture
4. Participate in WYA’s Track A Training discussions with young people from differen parts of Africa
5. Challenge yourself and advance your skill sets and field of expertise
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
We are looking for YOUNG PEOPLE with a strong desire to protect and promote human dignity while making a psotive impact on society.
Ideal candidates possess a strong desire to protect and promote human dignity while making a positive impact on society. Candidates must be proactive, self-driven, resourceful, detail-oriented, and humble individuals with a willingness to learn.
Please send all requirements to latinamerica@wya.net.
Dates
Deadline: January 15, 2025
Program starts:
January 22, 2025
Program ends:
April 22, 2025
Program Starts: January 22, 2025
Program Ends: April 22, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
What’s in it for you?
a) Introductory Training - Undergo WYA’s Certified Training Program (CTP) and learn about human rights philosophy and the dignity of the person.
b) Project Management - Work on projects suited to your interests and strengths under the supervision of WYA staff.
c) Network Building - Attend different events and meet new contacts as you represent WYA in various occasions.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
