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TakingITGlobal.org is the social network that connects you to the global issues that affect us all!
Hi TIG Member,
Here's a quick update on what was "Hot and Happening" at www.tigweb.org recently:
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Share your transition thoughts... On Tuesday, with the world watching, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States of America. How do you think this transition will change the world? Tag 'obama09' to the thoughts you share by posting a blog, submitting art to the gallery, or sharing an article and we'll highlight the collection of your perspectives on the site this week!
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Want to join the TIG team? TakingITGlobal is always interested in new virtual volunteers! This amazing experience will help you connect with your community, and with members around the world. If you're interested in volunteering we'd love to have you join the team!
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Our Earth, Our Environment, Our Climate Interested in the environment and climate? Explore statistics, resources, and ways to make a difference on our Climate Change issue portal. We're also hosting a blog on the Global Youth Climate movement with updates from youth activists around the world!
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Panorama Zine: Mobile Communications With our Ethics of Development issue launching this week, some of you may be anticipating Panorama's next issue, Mobile Communications. For more information about mobile technologies and their use in development, you can explore the issue page!
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Contest: What is democracy to you? Enter the Democracy Video Challenge and share your ideas with the world! Create and submit your own video (max. 3 minutes) by January 31, 2009 to have a chance to win an all expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C, New York, and Hollywood!
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TIGBlog: One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure TIG member sidsayed discusses the recycable collectors in her hometown who collect bottles, cans, carboard as a means of living. Sidsayed shares her feelings towards those who do not treat these people, especially an individual named Santosh, with equality and respect.
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TIGTip: Opportunities are knocking! Have you explored TIG's opportunity database? We've merged financial and professional opportunities together into one section where you can find thousands of opportunities locally, nationally, and globally, from hundreds of governments, foundations, and non-profit organizations!
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We wish you a wonderful week!
- Chantelle, Liam, Daniella, Jo Anne and the entire TakingITGlobal Team!
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