irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $161KThe 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. Educational programs include conferences, seminars, discussion groups and related projects in locations where there is member presence.
- #2 $24KThe 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. Internships can be in-person or online, and are of varied duration.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Programs
Conducts conferences, seminars, and discussion groups worldwide to promote human dignity, culture of life, and integral human development among youth
Foreign Grant Programs
Supports membership growth and educational activities in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East; builds capacity for implementing WYA mission
Internship Program
Offers outstanding young people intensive study and experience of WYA ideals; includes orientation to the UN and participation in international conferences; based in New York and other global locations
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 2 activities
- Delivers Human Dignity Curriculum in schools and communitiesImplements an educational curriculum on human dignity in schools and community settings in locations including Chekka (Lebanon), Iraq, Cameroon, Washington DC, and through national committees and partner organizations.
- Offers Certified Training Program on human dignity and human rightsDelivers a structured course covering philosophical, historical, and anthropological foundations of human dignity, freedom, solidarity, culture, and global human rights issues to educate members and young leaders globally.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 2 activities
- Develops policy and program alternatives grounded in human dignityCreates language, policy, and program alternatives based on the intrinsic dignity of the human person, informed by international law and research data.
- Participates in United Nations and international policy forumsEngages in high-level international conferences including the UN Commission on Population Development, the Commission on the Status of Women, APEC Youth Forum, and Organization of American States General Assembly to advocate for youth perspectives grounded in human dignity.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 2 activities
- Operates Advocacy Academy for international policy analysisTrains and equips advocates to analyze international policies on reproductive rights, maternal health, family planning, HIV/AIDS, and sustainable development using international law and research data.
- Produces research-based policy papers and white papersPublishes in-depth research outputs including white papers and fact sheets on topics such as maternal health, reproductive health, surrogacy, HIV/AIDS, sustainable development, comprehensive sex education, end-of-life care, and family-related provisions in international human rights law.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Conducts educational programs through conferences, seminars, and public eventsOrganizes and delivers conferences, seminars, discussion groups, cultural programs, and public events open to non-members to promote human dignity and influence policy and culture at local, regional, and international levels.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funds regional educational and membership programs globallyProvides foreign grants to support membership growth, educational programming, and capacity building across five regions—Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East—to advance implementation of the WYA mission.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Hosts international forums and leadership conferencesOrganizes major annual gatherings such as the International Summer Forum, Emerging Leaders Conference, and International Solidarity Forum to convene young people from multiple countries for dialogue, training, and declaration drafting on current global issues.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Offers internship programs for youth leadership developmentProvides in-person and online internship opportunities, including a three-month residential program in New York that combines study of WYA ideals, exposure to the United Nations, and experiential learning in solidarity, with selection managed by regional directors.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Implements Erasmus+ funded projects in EuropeExecutes multi-year Erasmus+-funded initiatives such as Women’s Health Goes Digital (WHGD), Youth Act 2024 (YA2024), and WYA Europe Operating Grant 2024 (OG2024) in collaboration with regional partners to deliver training and advocacy programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.01M
Contributions & grants$996K98%
Program service revenue$16K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.01M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$212K
Grants paid out$161K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$236K
Cash$210K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$229K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +35.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Halpine | CEO | 10 | $29K |
board members · 9
- Aliah Dimaporo — Board Member
- Ann Seabright — Board Chair
- Caroline Maingi — Board Member
- Elisabeth Hohenberg — Board Member
- Federico Eichberg — Board Member
- Jesus Rivera — Board Member
- Joe Wurtz — Board Member
- Tim Flanigan — Board Member
- Vinnie Santoro — Board Member
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Alangalang High School Partner — Partnered with WYA to implement research-based education on human dignity in Leyte, Philippines.
- Eurecka Golez Partner — Participant in the Certified Training Program from the Philippines who reported enhanced capacity in human dignity advocacy.
- European Commission Government — Receives Erasmus+ funding from the European Commission for youth education and capacity-building projects in Europe.
- European Education and Culture Executive Agency Government — Funding agency that awarded Erasmus+ grants to World Youth Alliance Europe for project implementation.
- European Education and Culture Executive Agency Government — Implementing agency for Erasmus+ grants that WYA Europe received and responded to in 2025.
- European Union Government — WYA works with the European Union on international policy related to human dignity and youth advocacy.
- European Union Partner — Cooperates with the European Union to build free and just societies through a culture of life.
- FEMM Partner — Collaborates with FEMM, as both organizations attended the 57th Session of the UN Commission on Population Development.
- Maytte Mory Partner — Participant in the Certified Training Program from Peru who reported greater awareness of her role in promoting human dignity.
- Molly Sheehan Partner — Participant in the Certified Training Program from the United States who praised the quality of the program's readings.
- Organization of American States Government — WYA engages with the OAS General Assembly as part of its international advocacy efforts.
- Organization of American States Government — WYA engages with the Organization of American States to promote human dignity in policy and youth development.
- Organization of American States Partner — WYA member represented the organization at the 2022 General Assembly of the Organization of American States in Peru.
- Raafatu Frimpong Partner — Participant in the Certified Training Program from Ghana who reported increased confidence in promoting human dignity.
- United Nations Government — WYA Advocacy Fellow to represent the organization at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the UN.
- United Nations Government — WYA engages with the United Nations through advocacy and maintains a presence at international conferences.
- United Nations Partner — Cooperates with the United Nations to build free and just societies through a culture of life.
- United Nations Partner — Provides interns with access to UN meetings and conferences as part of the internship program.
- World Youth Alliance South-East Europe Partner — Collaborating entity in the implementation of Erasmus+ funded projects.
- Youth Leadership Foundation Partner — Partner organization implementing the Human Dignity Curriculum in Washington, DC
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Human Dignity-Centered Education and Curriculummethodology: human_dignity_curriculumBy using a structured, research-based Human Dignity Curriculum and experiential learning models, the organization produces lasting behavioral and cultural change because integrating intellectual, emotional, and communal experiences reinforces dignity as a lived reality rather than an abstract concept.
- Person-Centered Public Health and Development Modelmethodology: person_centered_developmentBy promoting person-centered approaches in public health and development—emphasizing agency, creativity, and holistic care over technical or biomedical fixes—the organization achieves more sustainable outcomes because policies rooted in human dignity respect individual responsibility and foster authentic empowerment.
- Philosophical and Anthropological Framing of the Human Personmethodology: philosophical_education_modelBy grounding education and advocacy in philosophical, historical, and anthropological reflection on the nature of the human person, the organization deepens commitment to human dignity because such reflection transforms abstract values into foundational worldviews that shape policy and behavior.
- Youth-Led Advocacy Networkmethodology: youth_led_advocacyBy engaging youth as primary agents in advocacy and policy influence, the organization produces cultural and policy change because lived youth engagement fosters authenticity, ownership, and scalable grassroots momentum grounded in human dignity.