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Sign up for Earth Hour! Fight climate change with the flip of a switch! On Saturday March 27 at 8:30 p.m. The Global Youth Action Network and millions of others around the world will call for action on climate change by doing something simple - turning off the lights for one hour. Led by the World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour symbolizes that by working together, we can have a positive impact in the fight against climate change. You can help! Sign up for ideas and toolkits that will help you plan your earth hour and to encourage your friends and family to join the effort. |
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Never again to genocide! This April marks Genocide Prevention Month, and Education for Change (EFC) wants to know what youth around the world think about the impact of genocide and other crimes against humanity on our generation. EFC says 'never again' to genocide and they are asking YOU to join them. Express your thoughts on genocide in 500 words or less and email them to caroline.cormier@educationforchange.ca. Submissions will be featured globally as part of this online event for the entire month of April. Deadline to submit is March 31st, 2010. You can also submit your thoughts on this issue to our latest edition of Panorama, focused on war and peace, the human story. |
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TakingITGlobal Gear Why not sport the latest ethical style and show your support for TIG - and look great while doing it! In collaboration with Me to We Style, TakingITGlobal's T-shirts are ethically manufactured from organic cotton and bamboo fiber. Responsible clothing for responsible living is just a click away! |
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5th Global YES Summit - Rework the World On June 2-5, 2010, two thousand changemakers from around the world are coming to The 5th Global YES Summit - Rework the World, in Leksand, Sweden because they don't just talk a good story, they create them. They are creating new business models, new partnerships and new investment opportunities! Do you want to join this breakthrough gathering of changemakers from all over the world? Bring your insights, your ideas, your experiences and your passion. Expect to get connected, inspired and re-energized to take on the tasks ahead for you - and for all of us! |
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Call for Contributions: Youth-led Development Book The UN has announced the International Year of Youth beginning from August 12, 2010 to August 12, 2011. With the strong belief that young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow but are partners of today, Young People We Care has been working to inform, empower and involve youth in their own personal development and that of their communities. As part of their efforts to encourage youth to take action, YPWC is calling for submissions for a Youth-led Development book project which will honor youth who are making a difference in their communities through various social and non-profit interventions. Submit your application before April 15, 2010 to inspire other young people and let others know that some youth are doing extraordinary things which, when given the needed resources, can enable them to make great impacts on their communities. |
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