July 6, 2010

Resource TiG

IYOC

Taking it Global (TiG) is an international organization led by youth, for youth. Their goal is to develop the potential of young people to be creative, technology-enabled and globally aware citizens.

TiG created the manual 'Guide to Action Simple Steps Towards Change', a 24 page manual which compiles the most important things you need to do to lead actions for social change -

Different tips and other resources are divided in the following 6 steps process 1) Reflect and Get Inspired; 2) Identify and Get Informed; 3) Lead and Get others involved 4)Get Connected 5) Plan and Get Moving and 6) Have a Lasting Impact.

The Guide was created by young leaders alone and includes real testimonies, a calendar of International Days as declared by the United Nations, and useful links

The Guide is available in 6 languages English, French, Russian, Chinese, Arabic and Portuguese.

You can download it for free at http://www.tigweb.org/action/guide/ We suggest you to consult the TiG site www.takingitglobal.org to learn more about this network of young leaders who uses tecnology for social good.