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Thanks to our TIG supporters, we've achieved our goal of translating one page of content!
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Help TakingITGlobal reach youth leaders around the world. Through TIG's platform, young people can be inspired, be informed and get involved - and make a positive impact!
Global awareness and understanding across cultures is key to the future of the planet. Student dropout and disengagement rates are at all-time highs, which in turn costs billions in lost economic opportunities and increases the likelihood of crime. Preventable diseases and health issues are on the rise globally, with young people often the most vulnerable and affected.
Young people are increasingly comfortable in using technology in their everyday lives and coupled with their desire to make a real difference, there is a great need to ensure that their energies are effectively directed towards social change.
TIG's solution relies on a simple model of using technology to connect young people to the stories and experiences of other youth leaders who constantly inspire their peers. We provide our membership with free resources and tools, facilitated learning experiences and workshops that build their capacity to be agents of change. They are actively encouraged to involve themselves in thematic initiatives, causes and networks that are all working towards similar goals: improving the world.
In an impact survey conducted by TIG in early 2008, 82% of members made friendships through TIG, 69% agree that TIG has improved the ability of young people to effect change and 65% have formed cross-cultural collaborations or partnerships. We've been deeply involved with events like the International AIDS Conferences, UN Climate Change Conference, World Summit on the Information Society and the World Urban Forum. By supporting our efforts to give young people the opportunity to make a difference today, they will be well-placed to continue contributing for years to come. This is an investment that affects all demographics, sectors and countries.
Thanks to our TIG supporters, we've achieved our goal of translating one page of content!
Our 'fearless leader' Jennifer Corriero joined her fellow Young Global Leaders in educating young people around the world about an important tenet that connects everyone: dignity. In her blog post detailing her experiences at Greewood College, Jennifer says 'Dignity can be the unifying force that brings us all together at a time when the world needs this more than ever.'
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Mexico
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Canada
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Canada
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Bangladesh
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Canada
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HRonald67
Canada
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16,900 |
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Macbil
Ghana
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16,523 |