Global Advocacy Academy
Application Form
The WYA Advocacy Academy (AA) is a training program designed to educate WYA members on current global policy debates and equip them with the knowledge to develop person-centered responses. During the training program, WYA members will study the WYA White Papers. These are reports which examine complex issues, explain WYA’s positions in response to current global debates, and address the most significant topics in global policy discussions and in key international proposals.
All Advocacy Certifications come with these benefits:
- Access to digital Advocacy Academy materials
- Access to six (6) live discussions with fellow WYA members worldwide
- Live Q&A with a Certified Advocacy Trainer at the end of every live session
- Study guides in the form of fact sheets and infographics
- A PDF Certificate of Completion
- A Badge of Certification for your LinkedIn account
- Exclusive Advocacy Academy Global Alumni Community
- Advocacy Briefings and Virtual Meet-ups
- Networking Opportunities with fellow WYA leaders
- An opportunity to represent WYA at advocacy conferences (e.g., United Nations Commissions, Organization of American States General Assembly, European Union)
- Priority selection for the WYA Advocacy Internship Program
Global Batch 2
Dates: June 12, 19, 26, Jul 3, 10, 17 (10 am - 12pm Eastern Time)
Final Exam: Jun 24
Application Period: Feb 3 - Jun 7
There is a 20 USD training fee (20€ for WYA Europe trainees) to participate in the Advocacy Academy.
The fees collected will directly support the work of the regional offices and growing the other educational programs such as the Certified Training Program, Internship Program, and the Human Dignity Curriculum.
Note: All payments are final and non-transferable.
To apply, carefully fill out this form to enroll in the program.
Send an email to education@wya.net if you encounter any problems in filling out the form.