YLAI Network, Author at Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Working together to make a difference – YLAI Network Launches 2018 #YLAIEmpowers Communities Initiative

Join us for the #YLAIEmpowers Communities digital initiative! Working together toward a greater good. Trabajando juntos, podemos hacer la diferencia. #YLAIFortalece la comunidad. Over the next few weeks, we will be encouraging Network members to develop their leadership potential through volunteering, community organizing and service to address local needs and give back to their communities. … Read More »

Tomorrow’s innovators can protect the world from the next outbreak

Diseases do not respect borders, which makes health a global concern. An infectious disease can spread from a local threat to one that puts entire countries or continents at risk. Outbreaks can throw the regular functions of a society into disarray – resources are diverted to medical efforts, the workforce is compromised and any of … Read More »

Recursos e información de salud pública

Un viejo adagio dice “Mente sana en cuerpo sano,” por lo que decidimos hablar con varias personas que trabajan en el sector salud en América Latina y el Caribe. Nos indicaron que algunos de sus retos más grandes son la salud materna e infantil, la planeación familiar y el acceso a información general sobre enfermedades … Read More »

Guest Blog: YLAI Network Member Neish talks to us about health!

We are excited to welcome Neish McLean to the YLAI Network's guest blog! As a 2017 YLAI Fellow and Co-Founder and Executive Director of TransWave Jamaica, Neish speaks to the YLAI Network team from Jamaica about incorporating healthy practices into everyday activities that can impact both your work life and personal life. Can you tell me a little … Read More »

Tools for public health initiatives in the Americas

We talked to a number of people working in public health across Latin America and the Caribbean. They said some of their biggest challenges were maternal health, family planning, Zika response, HIV/AIDS prevention, healthy relationships, vaccine development and water sanitation. Here are some resources on each of these health issues for you to use as … Read More »

Man on computer tablet, featuring YLAI for Health campaign.

Build your business by marketing health

I’m trying to build a successful business. Why should my young company spend its resources on public health? It’s all about shared value. Businesses and the communities they serve can both benefit from entrepreneurs engaging in public health. When a social value, like public health, and a business value, like competitiveness, can be served at … Read More »

YLAI for Health and Wellness - It's up to me!

Take the pledge: YLAI for Health & Wellness – It’s up to YOU!

The YLAI Network wants to make 2018 a year of health and prosperity in Latin America and the Caribbean with its newest initiative, YLAI for Health & Wellness – It’s up to me! During January, YLAI Network members can take a pledge to promote health and wellness in their communities. Healthy workers make for a … Read More »

Por que você deve atuar como facilitador dos cursos on-line da YLAI estando off-line

Realizar um evento da Rede Ylai que utiliza os cursos on-line da própria rede é uma ótima maneira de compartilhar conhecimento, provocar diálogo e encontrar transformadores e influenciadores. Esses cursos fornecem informações práticas que podem ajudar os jovens líderes a desenvolver habilidades. O conjunto de materiais — incluindo arquivos de vídeo e áudio, transcrições, guias … Read More »

Razón por la que debes facilitar fuera de internet los cursos en línea de la red YLAI

Organizar un evento de la red YLAI donde se utilicen los cursos en línea de la red es una excelente manera de compartir conocimientos, motivar el diálogo y conocer agentes de cambio y personas influyentes. Estos cursos ofrecen información práctica que puede ayudar a jóvenes líderes a desarrollar destrezas. El conjunto de materiales, que incluye … Read More »

Why You Should Facilitate the YLAI Network Online Courses Offline

Hosting a YLAI Network event that uses the YLAI Network online courses is a great way to share knowledge, spark dialogue and meet changemakers and influencers. These courses provide practical information that can help young leaders develop skills. The suite of materials — including video and audio files, transcripts, discussion guides and quizzes — are … Read More »