World Youth Alliance 2022 Internship Program for Young Leaders

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.

• Table of Content
• About World Youth Alliance
• Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Internship Program
• Requirements for Internship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Internship Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About World Youth Alliance

The World Youth Alliance (WYA) began in 1999 when 21-year-old Anna Halpine stood up for human dignity during a conference at the United Nations. Since then, WYA has grown to include tens of thousands of members around the world with six regional offices, all dedicated to the defense of the dignity of the person through education, culture, and advocacy.

Internship Program

Aim and Benefits of Internship Program

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.

Requirements for Internship Program Qualification

• The World Youth Alliance (WYA) is looking for leaders with a strong desire to protect and promote human dignity while making a positive impact on society. Successful interns have been proactive, self-driven, resourceful, detail-oriented, and humble individuals with a willingness to learn; if you possess these qualities, if you are looking to make a difference, apply today for the HQ Advocacy Internship. This internship will be offered virtually. 
• This internship will require good writing skills as well as a good grasp of the WYA mission, which is why the CTP is a prerequisite. If you have not yet completed Advocacy Academy training, this will be a required part of the internship. 

Interview date, Process and Venue for Internship Program

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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Completed Online Advocacy Internship Application Form
2. Your Curriculum Vitae or Resumé 
3. Two letters of recommendation 

• one letter from your WYA Regional Director or Program Officer 
• one letter from a professor or supervisor

1. A writing sample (e.g., research paper, policy brief, op Ed, etc. Can be a portion of a paper; 3 pages max.)
2. Certificate of completion of WYA Certified Training Program 

Submit your application to: [email protected]

IMPORTANT: Incomplete applications will not be processed.

If your application satisfies the criteria for selection, you will be contacted to arrange an interview.

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more details, visit WYA website.