September 2010
Partners, Supporters & Friends Newsletter
You are invited to join Jennifer Corriero on September 23rd for a celebration event in Times Square featuring her 'How Does Change Happen' Art Show exhibit in New York City, during the week of the UN General Assembly and Clinton Global Initiative!
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You're invited: Sept 23 in NYC
You are cordially invited to attend an exclusive and intimate Art Showcase on the theme of How Change Happens. Jennifer Corriero will showcase her collection of paintings at the American Management Association in NYC on Thursday, September 23. Admission is free with donations to TakingITGlobal accepted and appreciated!
Intelius Creates Buzz at iEARN Conference
Intelius generously sponsored a contest organized by TakingITGlobal at the 2010 iEARN Youth Summit and Virtual Congress. 4 youth participants with phenomenal entries in online and digital media each won a prize. Prizes included a netbook, digital camera, HD flipcam and ipod. The winners were invited by TakingITGlobal Co-founder Michael Furdyk during the final ceremonies to share a few words about their experiences over the week.
Staples Foundation Renews Tread Lightly Funding
After a successful first year, funding for the Tread Lightly climate change education program was generously renewed by the Staples Foundation for Learning. Tread Lightly will be translated into eight additional languages. The teacher's toolkit is currently downloadable in English and French. For updates on new language releases visit www.treadlightly.me or contact info@treadlightly.me.
TIG Interns Represent at ISTE Conference
Danish Ajmeri and Brian Leung, both interns at TIG, attended this year's ISTE conference in Denver, Colorado. Danish and Brian introduced educators, administrators and technology specialists to the work we do, highlighting TIGed and TreadLightly. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators engaged in improving education, teaching and learning. Read Danish and Brian's blog on the ISTE conference.
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EVOKE Contest Gives Youth Voice on Human Rights |
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Together, TakingITGlobal and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) launched EVOKE: a nationwide, multidisciplinary, art contest for youth. Twelve young adults aged 15-24 submitted winning art pieces that communicate powerful messages of understanding in addressing world issues. The multi digital media art contest was an opportunity for youth across the country to be empowered to make a statement about their perspective on human rights and learn more about the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. |
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Youth Voices and the Global Redesign Initiative |
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Each year the World Economic Forum identifies exceptional Young Global Leaders from every region of the world who share a commitment to shaping the global future. This year, fifteen Young Global Leaders (YGL) met together with 40 youth from Reach Out To Asia's youth development network in Qatar to share inputs on the role of youth in contributing to the Global Redesign Summit. |
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TakingITGlobal partners with Microsoft's Imagine Cup |
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Microsoft hosted its annual Imagine Cup competition last month in Warsaw, Poland. The Imagine Cup is a competition designed for high school and college students to make a name for themselves in the world of technology while solving real world problems. As a partner of the Imagine Cup, TakingITGlobal Co-Founder and Director of Technology Michael Furdyk was invited to present the Digital Media award to the winning student teams. |
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UN Opportunity Fund Invites GYAN to World Urban Forum |
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Mariana Araujo, Mexico Project Coordinator for Global Youth Action Network, a program of TakingITGlobal, was invited to this year's World Urban Forum as a representative of the United Nations Opportunity Fund. In addition to attending the World Urban Forum she received an invitation to speak at the World Urban Youth Assembly. She received both invitations after winning a UN Opportunity Fund grant on sustainable development on behalf of GYAN in 2009, a singular achievement. In 2009 GYAN was the only Mexican NGO to win a grant. |
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Until next time...
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