inspire . inform . involve Vision: Youth everywhere actively engaged and connected in shaping a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world. Mission Empowering young people to understand and act on the world's greatest challenges. Purpose We facilitate global understanding and grow leadership among youth to enhance their participation in social movements for a better world. Charitable Objects The following are the official incorporated objects of TakingITGlobal's Canadian legal structure: 1. To provide opportunities for learning, capacity-building, cross-cultural awareness and self-development among young people through participation in activities, programs and projects that: * Utilize technology to impact communities socially, culturally and economically; * Inform them of opportunities available; * Provide inspiration to realize their potential; * Promote understanding of their challenges and perspectives; * Connect to a virtual and physical network. 2. To create opportunities for youth at the local level to share and learn from the experiences of youth nationally and internationally, thereby fostering sentiments of worldwide cooperation and the spirit of local and global citizenry; 3. To increase mainstream recognition of young people as key stakeholders in decision-making processes; 4. To foster greater collaboration between and enhance the effectiveness of youth-serving organizations; 5. To purchase, take on lease, hire or otherwise acquire and hold lands or buildings, or any interests therein for the purpose of fulfilling the said objects; 6. To receive, acquire and hold gifts, donations, legacies and devices subject to The Charities Accounting Act, and The Charitable Gifts Act.
TakingITGlobal joins the world in recognizing International Day for the World’s Indigenous People. Despite their cultural differences, the various groups of indigenous peoples around the world share common difficulties; the recognition of the day seeks to strengthen cooperation and solidarity in solving problems faced by indigenous people worldwide.
Visit our International Day for the World’s Indigenous People page for resources and features to help learn more, and share more.
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Today is International day of Indigenous Peoples!
“The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population.
Even Greenland is melting - what’s going on with the world?
By CAROLINA DEL BUSTO
Every summer, it is only natural for about half of Greenland’s ice sheet to melt, but this summer is one for the record books. A whopping 97% of the ice cover melted -– and in just a few days, too.
"Hot Summer" by Marie Burduli, from our Global Gallery. Temperatures in North America and parts of Europe (not London though...) are incredibly warm.
Click-through to visit our Global Gallery and share your art, photos, videos and multimedia of some of the record breaking heat where you find yourself, and what's being done to beat it... sorry London
"The strong Fairtrade sales mean big wins for the farmers and workers trying to make a decent living. Thanks to support from consumers around the world we were able to invest in many business and community projects. And Fairtrade doesn’t only help improve the living standards of producers; the impact also extends to the wider community. Fairtrade consumers are supporting sustainable development across our beautiful continent.”
Joseph Ayebazibwe from Mabale Growers Tea Factory in Uganda
Just one of the pieces, Vancouver with Ghosts by Alice Levene, from Defining Moments' Top 26 selections. The 26 winners will have their artwork included in the Travelling Exhibit that will appear in locations across Canada as well as at Winterlude 2013.
TakingITGlobal seeks a motivated, creative and outgoing young person for the virtual volunteer position of Spanish Volunteer Translator. If you're interested in youth engagement in an online environment, international research work, gaining experience in online media and working in a high-energy community of young people from around the world, this could be your ideal placement.
VIDEO REPORT : In Tanzania, engaging approaches to primary school improves learning
In 2009, the Government of Tanzania, with technical and financial support from UNICEF, launched a strategy for improving teaching in primary schools. The strategy challenged the traditional ‘chalk and talk’ teaching methods and encouraged a more interactive and participatory learning approach. Since then, thousands of children in Tanzania have benefitted from this new style of teaching, which has increased confidence, self-esteem, curiosity and enjoyment in the classroom. The benefits have been evident across the board – students are more engaged and teachers’ morale has received a boost.
The next Education Fast Forward debate, "From Learner Voice to Global Peace", will be held on July 10! Students and Teachers will be able to watch the debate, and participate LIVE with questions and comments via Twitter, by using #eff5
Join other people like you in taking action for a better world, by signing on to commitments that align with the issues that matter to you. Keep track of your progress and get inspired by a community of youth change-makers.
Indonesia Needs to Stop Blaming Women for Sexual Assault
A 2011 national study found that an average of 28 women are victims of sexual violence in Indonesia each day. Yet instead of blaming the rapists, senior government officials are blaming women themselves for being attacked.
This attitude is sexist, dangerous and wrong. It is also a distraction from initiatives that could actually prevent sexual assault.
Today is National HIV Testing Day. The CDC estimates that 20% of those infected with HIV don’t know it and those 20% are responsible for half of new infections. It’s so important to get tested and know your status. Today and everyday.
http://issues.tigweb.org/hiv
"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is Music!"
- Aldous Huxley
Explore music as a reflection of, and force for, social change.
For many refugees, the choice is between the horrific or something worse: Nobody chooses to become a refugee. Get informed, and join us in honouring World Refugee Day
