Up for a 30 day challenge?
December's here: Get an early start on your New Year's resolutions by taking our 30-day Commit2Act challenge to reduce your impact on the planet! Now until December 31, turn your small actions into a big impact.
All you need to do is follow 3 easy steps: Explore, Act, and Share. We'll even throw in a prize: Be one of the first 100 members to track one action per day for 20 consecutive days in December (use the new calendar to keep track!) and you'll win a limited-edition TakingITGlobal T-shirt. Each action is also an entry into a draw for to win 1 of 4 gift cards! What are you waiting for? Login to Commit2Act and take your first action today!
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What does creativity mean to you?
What role does creativity play in your leadership building endeavour? Do you ever feel the need to be re-inspired at some point of your life, to remain and polish your creative edge? This month's featured topic explores the various channels you may find tremendously - and "creatively" - helpful when reconnecting with what truly drives social changes, and re-engaging yourself in what genuinely motivates you to be a better part of the thriving global community.
Need some creative inspiration? Check out the featured topic to learn more about these three tips: Discover You, Take Action Now, and Make Sure It's Fun!
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Girl Power in Egypt
Heba Elshatoury is no stranger to the TakingITGlobal community. Coming from Egypt and now a University freshman, her story of being on Egypt's first Roller Derby team has impressed us in many ways. What you may not know is that Heba has also been actively involved in advocating youth and women's empowerment. We had the opportunity talking to her back in September and invited her to participate in this year's International Day of the Girl Child celebration, where she shared her incredible experience being a female youth changemaker in front of a global audience hoping to promote awareness and action with respect to the unique challenges and issues girls face nowadays. Read her inspiring notes from the event.
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December's International Days
Visible or invisible, many of us have disabilities that limit our ability to fully participate in some aspect of life. How are you working to include those with difference in your community? December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
If you happen to be a volunteer with TIG or other amazing organizations, the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development on December 5th celebrates the impact of your contributions!
International Migrant's Day on December 18th serves to recognize the contributions made by millions of migrants to the economies of their countries and to promote respect for their basic human rights.
And at the end of each year, solidarity may be the most important value to aspire to in the increasingly smaller and convergent world we live in. Help make poverty history to celebrate the International Human Solidarity Day on December 20. Read More »
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Meet Our Members
Have you checked out the newly redesigned Meet our Members section? It's been redesigned with a mobile interface, new search filters, and even shows you how far away each member is from your city! Do you want to inspire others to understand and act on the issues they care about? Share your story!
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