TakingITGlobal - Inspire. Inform. Involve. August 2 - 9, 2009
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Here's a quick update on what was "Hot and Happening" at www.tigweb.org recently:

Sign up for Better the World and help TIG!
Did you know you can help raise funds for TakingITGlobal through simple online actions? This month - you contribute $5 just by signing up with our online partners at Better The World! During August's "The $5 Give" contest, TIG will receive $5 for each member that joins, and you could win an 8 GB iPod touch for getting involved! Get started and learn more!

Live Chats with DVC winners
You helped to select the winners of the Democracy Video Challenge, now you can chat with them! Here are the listings:

Lukasz Szozda of Poland will chat August 14 at 8 a.m. EDT (12:00 GMT).
Chansa Tembo of Zambia will chat August 21 at 8 a.m. EDT (12:00 GMT).
Rodin Hamidi of the United Arab Emirates will chat August 28 at 8 a.m. EDT (12:00 GMT).

TakingITGlobal Staff Chat: This Wednesday!
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the TIG headquarters? Want to connect with the personalities who support our global network? On August 12th at 2 pm Eastern (7 PM GMT) TIG will host a staff chat with Cherise, our fundraising intern and Liam, our Online Community Animator.

Staff Chats feature the latest winner of TakingITGlobal's Staff achievement award ("Above and Beyond") in discussion about their experience at TakingITGlobal. You can participate by joining us for the chat, submitting your questions or by RSVPing to stay in the loop and be reminded of future chats!

Startfund Global: Upcoming Deadline August 15th.
The Fred Foundation's Startfund Global offers co-funding for projects in all parts of the world, in the fields of the Environment, Health Care, and Community Care. To qualify, projects must be well-planned, have a potential long-term impact, and incorporate new and innovative ideas! Apply now for the deadline on August 15th in the US, or September 15th in Holland.

Follow TIG on Twitter!
Want to catch all the latest and greatest news and opportunities from the TakingITGlobal community? Don't forget to follow TIG on Twitter - and while you're at it, you can become a fan of TakingITGlobal on Facebook too!

We wish you a wonderful week!

- Cherise, Katherine A, Francisco, Mike and the entire TakingITGlobal Team!
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