Disengaged
- May have limited awareness or misconceptions about issues.
- May have little desire to engage or feel reluctant to step outside their comfort zone.
- May have the capacity to participate but lack access to opportunities.
Learning, connection and action
Who We Serve
TakingITGlobal’s programmes support youth, educators and organizations in their individual and collective efforts to create solutions for the world’s greatest challenges.
01 / Youth
Young people creating change
Why Youth?
Young people are an essential part of our local and global communities. Their readiness to make positive change inspired the creation of TakingITGlobal’s online community.
We help young people access information and opportunities to make a difference in their communities. By supporting youth, we invest in a better future for everyone.
How we define youth
The meaning of “youth” varies with the context and purpose. In our youth-engagement framework, we focus on people aged 15–30 who are developing global awareness and a willingness to take a socially responsible role in their communities.
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The Spectrum of Youth Engagement
Young people bring different experiences, opportunities and support needs. This framework helps us recognize barriers to participation and support meaningful engagement.
Under Engaged
- May understand issues and want to act but face political, socioeconomic or cultural barriers.
- May lack access to resources and opportunities.
- May need experience, support and opportunities to build skills.
Engaged
- Aware of issues and motivated to make a difference through formal or informal action.
- Have access to resources and rely on support networks and learning experiences.
- Encourage others to get involved.
Highly Engaged
- Understand and participate in issues that matter to them.
- Have the desire, capacity and leadership experience to take action.
- Are often asked for advice and relied on for their expertise.
Over Engaged
- Deeply committed to particular issues and frequently relied on to represent young people.
- May be overextended, affecting their ability to deliver and leaving fewer opportunities for others.
- Need space to share responsibility and make room for new voices.
02 / Educators
Connecting classrooms to the world
Educators turn to TakingITGlobal to connect their students with global issues and perspectives through technology, interactive experiences and project-based learning.
We support educators with learning resources, professional learning and opportunities to collaborate, helping them bring meaningful global connections into their classrooms.
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Our Education Pillars
Global Citizenship
An increasingly connected future requires students to understand other people and places. Cultivating global citizenship means helping students understand their rights and responsibilities in the face of international challenges that know no borders.
Environmental Stewardship
From climate change to deforestation, the future of the planet rests on students developing a sense of respect and responsibility for the world they will inherit.
Student Voice
To cultivate the leaders of tomorrow, students must have a voice in their learning today. Valuing and incorporating student voice in classrooms and schools makes education more engaging and relevant.
03 / Organizations
Working together for youth leadership
We work with youth-led and youth-focused organizations to share resources and connect like-minded groups into networks of socially aware and active young people.
Through collaboration, organizations can reach more young people, broaden access to opportunities and advocate for youth to hold meaningful leadership roles in social change. This shared work supports action on global challenges, including the Sustainable Development Goals.
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04 / Supporters
Making our mission possible
We are grateful to everyone who supports TakingITGlobal in inspiring, informing and involving young people in positive change within their local and global communities.
Together with our supporters, we bring our mission and values to life through innovative programmes.
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