Here's a quick update on what was "Hot and Happening" on TakingITGlobal.org this week:
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Voice: TIG Members Being Heard by OECD TIG staffer Nick Yeo is in Slovenia this weekend representing TakingITGlobal at the Building Citizen Centred Policies & Services International Workshop. He is presenting the final report of the Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) e-consultations. Each e-consultation ran for 3 weeks and presented a number of thematic questions for young people to consider about youth participating and shaping public policies and services and their thoughts on their governments' response to climate change. Over 350 participants from over 75 countries participated in the e-consultations and their voices and opinions were enlightening, eye-opening and honest. Check out the full report! |
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Photo Contest: Shoot Nations, win a trip to Canada! Shoot Nations 2008 is coordinating a competition addressing the theme of 'Young People in a Changing Climate'. This is a worldwide competition for young photographers under the age of 24 and the winner will receive a trip to Canada to have their work exhibited as part of the World Youth Congress in Quebec, on International Youth Day. The competition closes Thursday 31st July at 6pm GMT. Participate now! |
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News and Views: Zimbabwe "Voters snub 'sham' Zimbabwe poll", "Zimbabwe rejects Mandela rebuke" "Zimbabwe's challenging business world". The crisis in Zimbabwe has been making headlines worldwide. Within the TakingITGlobal community, members have been blogging and discussing the grim situation within the country. Share your thoughts by joining the discussion or commenting on a blog! |
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Video: Youth Stepping Forward Check out this video prepared by the youth participating in the CIVICUS Youth Assembly 2008 in Glasgow, Scotland. The film highlights the first steps that successful youth have made in their lives and combines it with the FIRST STEPS which youth are going to make in their own communities in the near future. We encourage you to watch this video and share with us "What is your FIRST STEP" to create a real positive change in your society? |
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Writing Contest: NGO Innovation AIESEC, a TakingITGlobal partner, is hosting an international online essay writing contest. It aims to attract refreshing ideas and possible solutions to help non-profit/volunteer organizations become more sustainable. Organized by AIESEC Singapore at NTU, the contest is open to youth between 16 and 25 years old, and the winner of the contest will be awarded a cash prize of SGD 3,000 (runner-up prizes of 2,000 and 1,000). The deadline for submission is July 31st 2008. Get more information! |
We wish you a wonderful weekend!
- Incia, Lucas, Jo Anne, Nigel and the entire TakingITGlobal.org Team!
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