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Sprout e-course is open to new applicants! Are you interested in changing the world? Do you have an idea for a project in your community? The Sprout e-course provides innovative young people (ages 16-30) with a unique way to learn, grow and connect with like-minded leaders in a supportive online environment that encourages your hard work to create a better world. The Sprout journey offers a chance to learn more about community-focused project management, apply your knowledge and skills, interact with an international learning community of youth and an opportunity to turn your idea into reality. What are you waiting for? Sprout your project and change the world. Applications for participants and e-mentors are due September 27, 2009. For more information please visit www.sproutecourse.org. |
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Global Wake up Call The world is sleepwalking into a crisis of epic and historical proportions. On September 21st, over 1,500 events in 112 countries organized by TckTckTck partners and individuals like you will sound the Global Wake Up Call in cities, towns and villages around the world. We need to wake up world leaders to the crisis of climate change by making noise and to show them that the world is ready for a bold climate deal. You can participate in this epic day by signing the petition, or getting involved in a Global Wake Up Call event near you. |
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One Web Day and Mozilla service week The Worldwide Web belongs to everyone. Every person and institution that goes online to connect and create makes a contribution to the evolving Web that is transforming society. To celebrate the September 22nd One Web Day, TIG invites you to discuss how the internet is changing society. We are also promoting Mozilla Service week, where you can apply to donate your time to a worthy initiative or get tech help with your project. |
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International Day of Peace, September 21st The United Nations' International Day of Peace - marked every year on September 21 - is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. Established by U.N. resolution in 1982, "Peace Day" has grown to include millions of people around the world who participate in all kinds of events, large and small. Get involved in events occurring in your community, or check out the Peace Day 24 Hour Global Broadcast featuring Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message for the International Day of Peace; as well as interviews with present and former high level UN officials and other world leaders. |
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Better the World: The Final Four Better The World and TakingITGlobal are introducing "The Final Four" contest. It's a way for all of you to not only help us out but give back to your school as well. During the contest (September 1st, 2009 to December 31st, 2009), the school that earns the most points and picks TIG will make it to the Top Four and win $4,000 for TakingITGlobal plus $2,000 for their school. Members have four months to earn as many points as they can. Just fill in your school in your profile and encourage your classmates to join you! |
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Shop and support TIG! Shop.TIGWeb.org is a unique online shopping mall where you shop for the things you would normally buy, from the retailers you would normally choose, and at the prices you would normally pay. Here's the best part: when you shop through this site, you're also supporting TakingITGlobal's programs with an automatic contribution of a portion of your purchases. Install our widgets for IE or Firefox and you'll be automatically supporting TIG when you visit a participating site! |
- Liam, Francisco, Suzie, Katie, Kat and the entire TakingITGlobal Team!
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