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Background on TakingITGlobal
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TakingITGlobal (TIG) is an international organization,
led by youth, and empowered by technology. TIG is
at the intersection of three major global trends - the
international scope of major issues, the information
and communications technology revolution, and the
demographic force of young people. TakingITGlobal
aims to help youth develop their potential as creative,
technology-enabled and globally-aware citizens
through:
• Strengthening the capacity of young people as
leaders and stakeholders
• Fostering cross-cultural dialogue and
understanding
• Increasing awareness and involvement among
youth in global issues
The TakingITGlobal Web Site
http://www.takingitglobal.org
Often described as a 'social network for social good', TakingITGlobal.org offers extensive social networking
tools ranging from member profiles, blogs, wikis and podcasts to an online gallery and e-zine for expression.
The site is your gateway to:
Make Connections http://www.takingitglobal.org/connections/
• Connect with more than 150,000 members, from over 250 countries and territories, to
share thoughts, perspectives and experiences!
Express Yourself http://www.takingitglobal.org/express/
• Express yourself. You can write articles, stories, poems, and read the works of others in
our online publication, Panorama. You can also create an online art exhibit and browse
through a collection of cultural expressions in the Global Gallery!
Browse Resources http://www.takingitglobal.org/resources/
• Discover opportunities. Through our resource database, you can access information
on thousands of organizations and events, along with professional and financial
opportunities from around the world.
Understand Issues http://www.takingitglobal.org/understand/
• Inform yourself on important global issues. Featured Themes are focal points which spark
dialogue on important topics.
Take Action http://www.takingitglobal.org/action/
• Take action. Using resources such as the Projects System, Workshop Kit, and this Guide to
Action, TIG can help you initiate positive change!
Explore the World http://www.takingitglobal.org/explore/
• Browse country sites, and access country information using the flash map.