The Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates International Inc. (AYNLA) is a non-stock, non-profit young professional organization founded in September 2009 in the Philippines recognized by the Professional Regulations Commission and registered under the Securities & Exchange Commission with registration number CN201009281 andTIN 007-794-285. AYNLA’s main aim is to strengthen the leadership and management knowledge, skills and attitudes of newly-practicing nurses, students and other healthcare professionals. AYNLA is also a recognized international partner of the Nightingale Initiative for Global Health (NIGH) & the Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) for the 2010 International Year of the Nurse & the Nightingale Declaration; and partners the United Nations Millennium Campaign for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
VISION
AYNLA International envisions itself as the forefront international professional organization for young leaders in nursing and healthcare advocating the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals through holistic nursing leadership & advance practice, health advocacy, youth empowerment and nation-building.
AYNLA Philippines is the pioneer professional organization for young Filipino leaders in nursing and healthcare committed to achieving the international programs of AYNLA International and to providing career opportunities, professional growth and leadership development of world-class Filipino nurses worldwide.
MISSION
With this vision, AYNLA International shall uphold its mission to:
1. Attain Professional Standards through holistic Leadership;
2. Work for Nurses' Welfare globally;
3. Assist new nurses in employment & practice in the profession;
4. Discover potential artistic talents of members & provide avenues for exposure and development;
5. Strengthen internal capacities and capabilities for better quality health care services by members;
6. Respond to the changing health needs of the global society through advocacy and activism;
7. Conduct seminars, summits, conference and research studies;
8. Fund, support or find funding for scholarships in post-graduate education;
9. Empower young nurses and other members through active participation in activities of nation-building, youth empowerment and global partnerships & exchanges;
10. Mobilize members to continuously impact the organization making it more sustainable and independent especially on its finances;
11. Help achieve the 8 Millennium Developmental Goals of the United Nations; and
12. Establish strong linkages with national and international agencies in the attainment and furtherance of its organizational goals.