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:
What We Offer:
Why Bother?
So Far...
"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."
TakingITGlobal enables youth from all over the world to become involved in national and global movements. Our belief in collaborating across borders is paramount in our programs that help mobilize young people to make an...