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TakingITglobal - Engaging Youth for Positive Change
I came across another fantastic organization that is helping to engage youth for positive change on a global scale. Here is a bit about TakingITGlobal.
Youth everywhere actively engaged and connected in shaping a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world.
The Mission
To enable a collaborative learning community which provides youth with access to global opportunities, cross-cultural connections and meaningful participation in decision-making.
Who We Serve
We serve youth primarily between the ages of 13 to 30 through:
* an online community and initiatives that focus on enabling actively engage youth.
* education programs geared towards middle and high school students.
What We Offer:
* Global online social network and hub for civic participation
* Content & tools for educators to facilitate rich, interactive learning experiences
* Outreach & Collaboration tools for events, networks, campaigns, and causes
* Research, development, and sharing of best practices on youth engagement
* Facilitated learning experiences through workshops, webinars, and e-courses
Why Bother?
* Global awareness and understanding across cultures is key to the future of the planet
* Student dropout and disengagement rates are at all-time highs, and costing billions in lost economic opportunities and crime
* Preventable diseases and health issues are on the rise globally, with young people often the most vulnerable and affected
So Far...
* 4 million young people reached in 2008, over 14 million since launch in 2000
* Engagement across 12 languages, and in every country and territory in the world
* Thought leadership through presenting at over 500 education, technology, development, business, and youth conferences and events
* Partnerships across sectors with over 8 U.N. agencies, dozens of international civil society organizations, several top-tier technology companies (Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, HP), and leading-edge foundations across North America.
* Global recognition from the World Economic Forum and Tech Museum of Innovation
Youth everywhere actively engaged and connected in shaping a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world.
The Mission
To enable a collaborative learning community which provides youth with access to global opportunities, cross-cultural connections and meaningful participation in decision-making.
Who We Serve
We serve youth primarily between the ages of 13 to 30 through:
* an online community and initiatives that focus on enabling actively engage youth.
* education programs geared towards middle and high school students.
What We Offer:
* Global online social network and hub for civic participation
* Content & tools for educators to facilitate rich, interactive learning experiences
* Outreach & Collaboration tools for events, networks, campaigns, and causes
* Research, development, and sharing of best practices on youth engagement
* Facilitated learning experiences through workshops, webinars, and e-courses
Why Bother?
* Global awareness and understanding across cultures is key to the future of the planet
* Student dropout and disengagement rates are at all-time highs, and costing billions in lost economic opportunities and crime
* Preventable diseases and health issues are on the rise globally, with young people often the most vulnerable and affected
So Far...
* 4 million young people reached in 2008, over 14 million since launch in 2000
* Engagement across 12 languages, and in every country and territory in the world
* Thought leadership through presenting at over 500 education, technology, development, business, and youth conferences and events
* Partnerships across sectors with over 8 U.N. agencies, dozens of international civil society organizations, several top-tier technology companies (Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, HP), and leading-edge foundations across North America.
* Global recognition from the World Economic Forum and Tech Museum of Innovation
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