TakingITGlobal Proudly Presents:
The TakingITGlobal Dispatch!
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For the month of May 2003 (Volume 3.4)
In this Issue:
1 -> Welcome to the Dispatch
2 -> Your Thoughts on Health Promotion
3 -> Interpretations of Wellness and Illness
4 -> What's your Health Challenge?
5 -> GKP Youth Award
6 -> Featured Member
7 -> Featured Articles
8 -> Peace Contest Winners!
9 -> Wrap Up
~*~ Welcome to the Dispatch ~*~
TakingITGlobal invites you to be involved in this month's theme of Health
Promotion! Health Promotion emphasizes that optimal health is a balance of
physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual well-being. During the
month of May, TakingITGlobal members are encouraged to work towards a healthier
lifestyle, as well as learning about health issues around the world.
Visit the Health Promotion theme page at http://takingitglobal.org/themes/health to get started!
We look forward to hearing your input on Health Promotion!
In friendship,
The TakingITGlobal Team
mailto:dispatch@takingitglobal.org
~*~ Your Thoughts on Health Promotion ~*~
You can share your thoughts about healthy lifestyles, disease and other issues
by participating in our online chats! We have scheduled chats, and you are
always encouraged to start your own. Here is the schedule:
-> Topic: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS):
Wednesday 21 May 2003
18:00 (EST) :: 23:00 (GMT) :: 09:00 (Sydney)
* Geographic hotspots
* Preventative/precautionary measures
* Different medical approaches to treatment
* Symptoms
* Where did it come from?
* Is anyone to blame for the spread of SARS?
-> Topic: Understanding HIV/AIDS:
Saturday 24 May 2003
11:00 (EST) :: 16:00 (GMT) :: 02:00 (Sydney)
* Is education the key to preventing the spread of AIDS? What other innovative
approaches are there?
* Curbing AIDS in developing countries
* What is the difference between AIDS and HIV?
* Are there signs that we will have a cure soon?
* WTO patent laws are stopping AIDS cocktails from reaching those who need them
most (Sub-Saharan African nations) – Are Corporations asking too much when they
ask for US 20- 40 k / year for these cocktails?
-> Topic: Healthcare Systems:
Friday 27 May 2003
07:00 (EST) :: 12:00 (GMT) :: 22:00 (Sydney)
* Private vs. Public vs. Hybrid systems
* Is the most efficient model the best model?
* Are we consumers or patients of healthcare?
To help you start your thoughts, here's what some TakingITGlobal members have
been saying:
"One of the common ways for the spread of SARS virus is through droplet
infection, but not through air. So, you only need to wear a face mask..."
Kelvin Ling Hong Kong
"We can also educate each other with real knowledge about the disease. I have
started doing that myself and have made AIDS education part of my project."
Alexandra Govere, Zimbabwe
"In Nepal, out of every four youth one youth is mentally ill or depressed.
However, they can't express the reason of depression to others and, therefore,
cannot solve their problem and become depressed day by day..." Alok Shrestha,
Nepal
"I think it’s what's needed to jolt young people out of their illusions that
they can somehow get around the horrible diseases that cigarettes cause..."
Mikael Katz-Lavigne, Canada
The TakingITGlobal chatroom is located at: http://takingitglobal.org/community/chat.html
~*~ Interpretations of Wellness and Illness ~*~
Submit your artwork, images, or photos to the Global Gallery contest on interpretations
of wellness and illness -- visit http://gallery.takingitglobal.org/contest/ to submit!
We encourage your submissions on the various health related issues and the
pictures that come into mind when you think about a healthy lifestyle.
Illustrate how your community has promoted healthier practices! How you have
been living and trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle: the food you eat? Are
they any cultural traditions to promote health? The submission that receives
the most votes will win a Hewlett-Packard Digital Camera, and runners up will
have their submissions featured on a postcard!
~*~ What's your Health Challenge? ~*~
Have you ever wanted to quit smoking or go on a diet? Have you been lacking motivation
to make your lifestyle healthier? Now you can find support from other TakingITGlobal
members. We have set up a special section of the site dedicated to the health challenges
our members decide to undertake. As you work towards achieving this personal health goal,
you keep track of your progress by posting updates about your challenge here:
http://takingitglobal.org/themes/health/challenge.html
You can also read about the progress of other TakingITGlobal members on the
Health Promotion theme page: http://takingitglobal.org/themes/health/
When you feel discouraged, read about how other members have overcome their
obstacles. Suggest ways for members to stay on track. This is your challenge,
and with the support of the TakingITGlobal community, you may be able to
achieve the healthy lifestyle you want!
~*~ GKP Youth Award ~*~
Have you used information communication technologies (ICT) to promote
development in your community? Then the Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP)
Youth Award may be for you. Through this award, the GKP aims to reward and
bring international recognition to the outstanding work of young people who
have used ICT for the promotion of development in their communities. We invite
submissions from youth led projects from all over the world.
The GKP Youth Award is part of the Youth Creating Digital Opportunities (YCDO)
framework. YCDO is a coalition of organisations spearheaded by the GKP,
TakingITGlobal (TIG), International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
and Digital Youth Consortium. Visit YCDO's online community at http://ycdo.net/.
Finalists will also be presented with the opportunity to showcase their projects
at the ICT4D Platform (http://www.ict-4d.org/), held in conjunction with the World
Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Geneva in December 2003.
More information is available at: http://www.globalknowledge.org/
Send enquiries & submissions to: youthaward@gkpsecretariat.org.my
Deadline: August 31, 2003
~*~ Featured Member ~*~
This month's featured member is Rana Bilal Ahmad from Pakistan. He has been very
active in promoting the Pakistan country site (http://pakistan.takingitglobal.org/)
and was the founder of the TIG Youth Day, which was a success and was participated
not only in Pakistan but globally. Rana is affiliated with many other organizations
and has organized many campaigns, notably a health awareness campaign which was
run in his community. The Stop Diabetes Campaign aimed to raise awareness among the
children about the harms and disadvantages of Diabetes.
"TIG played a pivotal role in boosting my devotion and enthusiasm to work
further for my local as well as global youth," says Rana. "TIG linked me with
other fellows working in my country with same vision and also outside Pakistan
to further elaborate my views and plans."
Learn more about Rana in his featured member profile:
http://takingitglobal.org/home.html?shell=fmviewfm&MemberID=1242
If you would like to become a featured member, or have a story you want to
share in the next upcoming newsletter, please write to dispatch@takingitglobal.org.
org. Include answers to the following questions:
* How has TIG had an impact on your life or in your community?
* How have you helped to make a difference in your community through your
involvement with TIG?
~*~ Featured Articles ~*~
We have received many exciting articles since the last TIG Dispatch, and in
this month's dispatch we have chosen to feature an article from April's theme
of "Peace and Conflict," as well as an article from May's theme of "Health
Promotion."
The featured article for April's theme of "Peace and Conflict" is "When the White
Flag Rises" by Shayaan Afsar of Saudi Arabia. As the war in Iraq comes to a close,
the difficult process of rebuilding the nation begins. Shayaan's article offers
insight into this complex issue. As he writes: "But if the will of Iraqis is to be
respected, a government of the Iraqi people, by the Iraqi people, and for the Iraqi
people must follow this war." Read "When the White Flag Rises":
http://takingitglobal.org/express/showcontent.html?cid=1177
The featured article for May's theme of "Health Promotion" is Pauline Yeung's
article: "Hong Kong: Four weeks into SARS." A resident of Hong Kong, Pauline
gives us an insider's look into the epidemic that has many around the world
living in fear. Read Pauline's article:
http://takingitglobal.org/express/showcontent.html?cid=1222
You can read articles by other members at http://zine.takingitglobal.org/. You can also share your
opinions by submitting articles at http://takingitglobal.org/express/content.html
~*~ Peace and Conflict Contest Winners! ~*~
Listed below are the winner and runners-up for last month's Peace and Conflict
art contest:
= Winner =
'Need Peace' by Haseeb Humayoon
http://takingitglobal.org/express/gallery/viewsub.html?GGsID=2077
= Runners-Up =
'Tomato Paste Conflict' by Justin Bukoski
http://takingitglobal.org/express/gallery/viewsub.html?GGsID=2071
'The Price' by Judith Bosire
http://takingitglobal.org/express/gallery/viewsub.html?GGsID=2062
'The Horse of Self' by Ha Thi Lan Anh
http://takingitglobal.org/express/gallery/viewsub.html?GGsID=2059
Winners and runners-up are selected by the voting of TIG members! Learn more
about this month's contest:
http://takingitglobal.org/express/gallery/contest.html
~*~ Wrap Up ~*~
If you would like to help prepare for upcoming themes, you can fill out your
‘Contributions to TIG’ profile here: http://www.takingitglobal.org/aboutus/tigopps.html
Your interest, support and involvement with TakingITGlobal helps our community
to grow and encourage more young people to be inspired, informed and involved
everyday! Thank you for being a member with the vision of positive change!
Stay connected,
Your friends at TakingITGlobal
dispatch@takingitglobal.org
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