About TIG
TakingITGlobal's mission is to empower youth to understand and act on the world's greatest challenges.
We use the power of online community to facilitate global education, social entrepreneurship, and civic engagement for millions of youth worldwide. Founded in 1999, our award-winning www.tigweb.org is the leading social network for global citizenship, bringing together over 400,000 members with more than 22,000 non-profit organizations across 13 languages. Our TIGed program serves over 3,200 schools in 136 countries with professional development, engaging lesson plans, and collaborative global projects.
Vision
Youth everywhere actively engaged and connected in shaping a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world.
Who We Serve
We serve youth primarily between the ages of 13 to 30 through:
- an online community and initiatives that focus on enabling actively engaged youth.
- education programs geared towards middle and high school students.
What We Offer:
- Global online social network and hub for civic participation
- Content & tools for educators to facilitate rich, interactive learning experiences
- Outreach & Collaboration tools for events, networks, campaigns, and causes
- Research, development, and sharing of best practices on youth engagement
- Facilitated learning experiences through workshops, webinars, and e-courses
Why Bother?
- Global awareness and understanding across cultures is key to the future of the planet
- Student dropout and disengagement rates are at all-time highs, and costing billions in lost economic opportunities and crime
- Preventable diseases and health issues are on the rise globally, with young people often the most vulnerable and affected
So Far...
- 5.1 million young people reached in 2011, over 40 million since launch in 2000
- Engagement across 13 languages, and in every country and territory in the world
- Thought leadership through presenting at over 500 education, technology, development, business, and youth conferences and events
- Partnerships across sectors with over 8 U.N. agencies, dozens of international civil society organizations, several top-tier technology companies (Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, Best Buy, Staples), and leading-edge foundations across North America.
- Global recognition from the World Economic Forum and Tech Museum of Innovation
Theory of Change
"TIG is one of the most unique and vibrant youth communities today. A place of brilliant people, ambitious visions, and an action-oriented outlook, it is a catalyst and support for young people around the world who aspire to make positive changes in their communities. It has been the source of countless practical projects ranging from action on hunger in a rural community to engagement at the highest levels of the multilateral system. As young people seek opportunities to engage and contribute, TIG will continue to be a place to find the networks, knowledge, and inspiration that will make their efforts succeed."
What's New at TIG
What We Offer
Research & Policy Inputs
TakingITGlobal has conducted a wide range of youth-focused research for a number of organizations, and has also contributed to the public policy process around certain thematic issues.
Who We Work With
Adobe Systems
Adobe has selected TakingITGlobal to as an Adobe Youth Voices grantee. Demonstrating the power of technology to engage middle- and high-school-age youth, Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) provides breakthrough learning experiences...
