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TIGweb.org
TakingITMobile
http://projects.tigweb.org/takingitmobile
Recognizing that the digital divide is being
bridged largely through the increased adoption
of cell phones, we are prioritizing the adaptation
of TIG programs for mobile devices. To determine
where best to focus our energies to make us
available to the next generation of connected
youth leaders, we conducted an environmental
scan and member survey, led by TIG member
Lisa Campbell, in partnership with MobileActive.
This information will be used to build our mobile
strategy and to create the TakingITMobile Guide
to Action.
Aboriginal Portal
http://canada.tigweb.org/indigenous
In keeping with our efforts to recognize the
diversity that makes up the multifaceted fabric
of Canada, we launched a new and updated
version of the Aboriginal Portal to connect and
inspire youth throughout our country. The Portal
includes links to publications, organizations and
websites emphasizing intercultural dialogue and
understanding in Canadian society.
Improvements to the TIGweb portal
We expanded our online reach and
accessibility to members by extending
our message through various media
channels like Twitter, and by designing
TIGweb.org for mobile capabilities that
included enhanced access to the site
for smartphones.
Redesign of Global Issues Team
http://www.tigweb.org/understand/issues
Continuing with the revamp of TIGweb.org
from 2008, this year we focused on the merging
and redesigning of the Global Issues Team by
expanding the functions of the online community
to include its core management within the regular
functions of TIGweb.org.
We also created specialized teams of members
with varied interests to work on the development
of specific issues. These different perspectives
enhanced the quality of each global issue for
TakingITGlobal members, and also helped
these teams focus on starting their own online
campaigns that subsequently led to offline
projects of local engagement around the world.
Global Gallery Relaunch
http://gg.tigweb.org
We launched a refreshed version of the Global
Gallery in 2009, presenting our members with the
opportunity to share and showcase their artistic
expression, while promoting social awareness.
Some of the major art contests we held included
Imprints, where the winners' work was to be
presented in Copenhagen at the UNFCCC
Climate Conference.
We aimed to promote issues that were of relevance
to our members in their global interactions on
TIGweb.org, and also to inspire them towards
local community development. Member-led
contributions revolved around issues such as
sustainable development, specific TakingITGlobal
projects and international events that had
potentially far reaching effects.
