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Hi TIG Member,
Here's a quick update on what was "Hot and Happening" at www.tigweb.org recently:
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iEARN International Conference and Youth Summit 2010 TakingITGlobal is collaborating with iEARN to host the 14th annual iEARN Youth Summit! This event seeks to promote the use of communication technology in education to improve health and welfare among communities. Want to be part of the action? Check out the Virtual Conference and attend live sessions through webcasts and see videos, photos, discussions, and blogs! Stay tuned - the conference is going on all week. We're grateful to have support from Intelius as the lead sponsor of the Virtual Conference!
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Democracy Photo Challenge - Your VOICE. Your PHOTO. With just a few easy steps you can share with the world what democracy means to YOU! Complete the phrase 'Democracy is...' with a photograph, upload it and send it in. Enter before July 28 and your photo might be displayed at the United Nations and at galleries in New York and Los Angeles! It's your time to be heard. Let your photo be your voice.
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Like a Drop of Water - Essay Contest Like a Drop of Water is offering a writing contest for youth everywhere to share their ideas on how they can reduce global warming and pollution. Fill out an entry form and submit your essay. The deadline is July 1, 2013 and every year until then, the top fifty essays will be sent to the White House and made available to governments across the world! Write away and make a change!
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Aid for Smiles: Project Management E-course call for Applications Aid for Smiles is an international youth led non-profit organization aiming to empower skillful youth around the world who could use the knowledge and resources necessary for a successful youth led project. The organization runs a regular 5-week Project Management E-course designed to reach young people from different countries who are passionate about making a difference in their communities. The course will take place between July 18-August 25, 2010. Apply before July 15 and don't miss your chance to make a difference in YOUR community!
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Drug money saving the economy? Different sources have now confirmed the disturbing fact that money originated from the drugs trade and other possible illegal activites, has actually saved banks on the brink of collapse during the economic crisis observed over the past year. Antonio Maria Costa, head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime claims he has seen evidence of proceeds of organized crime being absorbed into the economic system. How do you feel about global organized crime becoming new superpower? Share your thoughts in our featured discussion TIGblogs!
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We wish you a wonderful week!
- Sena, Liam, Madeleine, Roya and the entire TakingITGlobal Team!
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