At this moment our message for a Better World exists in 666 languages! Thank you all and... we go on !!!!!

So please... ask your friends to find translations in very local languages! This is unique in the world!

Our Message for translation and spreading around the world :

"Our goal is to build a better and safer world, where all children receive a good education and are able to develop their talents to the full, so that now and later as adults they can help each other in a spirit of solidarity, trust and mutual respect."

Language:
657 : Samya (Uganda)
658 : Lumadi (M'adi : Uganda)
659 : Dogon (Mali)
660 : Fulfuldé Maasina (Mali)
661 : Lugwere (Uganda)
662 : Lingua Franca Nova (Europe)
663 : Mocheno (Italy)
664 : Kifumbira (Uganda)
665 : Rohingya (Myanmar)
666 : Ibibio (Nigeria)

Thank you dear translators, groupes "A Better World", friends, members from TIG !!!

At this moment our message has been translated in 656 languages! This is really unique! And we are always looking for translation into other local languages!
Thank you very much dear members from TIG.

639 Chamoru (Guam)
640 Shuar (Ecuador)
641 Lutooro (Uganda)
642 Kubsabiny of KuPsabiny (Uganda)
643 Lukonzo (Uganda)
644 Youssou (Guinée - Conakry-Guinée)
645 Malinké (Guinée - Conakry-Guinée)
646 Kven (Noorwegen/Norway)
647 Lugbara (Oeganda)
648 Rukiga (Kiga) (Oeganda)
649 Lumasaaba (Oeganda)
650 Lazca (Trabzon) : Turkije
651 Francique Mosellan (Muselfränkisch) : Frankrijk/France
652 Soussou (Guinea)
653 Pulhar Guinea
654 Tamashag Niger (local)
655 Djarma (Niger) (local)
656 Woodabe (Niger)

We are helping in several local teams!

This is really great: we really hope the goals from our message will be realiserd for all children and youth in the world!

Frans Medaer
Belgium

Two more translations from our message for a Better World can be added to our list:

637 : Pfälzisch (Germany)
638 : Soli (Zambia)

Thank you all
This is really great !!! We go on looking for translations and spreading our Message for a Better World!

We received another 5 translations from our Message for a Better World :

632 : Nupe (Nigeria)
633 : Tigrigna (Ethiopia / Eritrea)
634 : Fulla (Gambia : local version)
635 : Mandinka (Gambia : local version)
636 : Assamese (India)

Thank you dear translators, thank you members from our project "Message for a Better World" for translating and spreading our message!

And we go on !!!!!

I will like to use this medium to appreciate those who participated in person and to those who sent in their goodwill message during the last TIG/CLCWA Conference in Kano. One of the outcomes of this great event is the resolve by Nigeria youth to participate actively in the socio -economic development of the Nation. They also realised that for Vision 2020 to be achieved more needs to be done in areas like youth empowernment programs, value re-orientation and positive youth engagement by the government and other stakeholders. Issues like Health that was not included in the 7 points agenda also needs to be addressed. They also recommended that entreprenuerial development is the key to the nation greatness.Empowernment Programs should be developed for the disable and all the nation educational system need to overhaul.

Just be on the look out for the full report.

Lets build our country, be part of this history.

Our message exists in 631 languages!

We received translation from our Message for a Better World in another 2 languages :

630 : Tokelauan
631 : Maramures

Thank you dear translators, thank you for translating and spreading our message.

In our concrete projects we are proud to announce summer claas organised for children by our team : A Better World Philippines.

Can you send more translations? Please ask the complete list with all 631 languages!

We go on for a Better World for all !!!

Our message exists in 629 languages !!!

Thank you all, members from TIG, ABC4all, ... for sending translations, searching contacts and spreading our message . We also have 5 concrete projects.

We still are looking for translations from our message for a Better World in very local languages! 629 is great and... we go on!

Languages:
619 : Romani
620 : Filippino
621 : Bukusu
622 : Idakho
623 : Balochi
624 : Kalenjin
625 : Maragoli
626 : Maraka
627 : Tamacheik
628 : Bobo
629 : Ecuadorian Spanish

Thank you and... we are looking forward to more translations!

Our message in English :

"Our goal is to build a better and safer world, where all children receive a good education and are able to develop their talents to the full, so that now and later as adults they can help each other in a spirit of solidarity, trust and mutual respect. "

Thanks again.
Frans Medaer

CLCWA is proud to be associated with CLCWA Delta State. We're proud of the team we have in Delta State. So far, 30 youths have benefitted from ICT Basics capacity building workshop. This is a challenge to all of our youths who are changed agent... Lets us know how to work with you..Invite us, we will there for you

As part of the efforts to build the capacity of youths in Nigeria, a 5 day ToT was organized for the State coordinators of Creating Local Connection in West Africa Nigerian project. This training afforded the participants with an opportunity to learn about the project and aslo became CLCWA Trainers nationwide. This wonderful project has really showcase the efforts of TakingITGlobal in community engagement and development through Peer-led ICT capacity building, Regional youth awards, Regional Networking of youths and ICT support and Advocacy.

Our message for a Better World now exists in 618 (!) different languages !!! Thank you all for sending translations from our message and for spreading the message! It's really important that we go on!!!
Language:
611 : Diola Kassa
612 : Diola Fogny
613 : Bashkir
614 : Bakoko
615 : Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
616 : Gitta
617 : Chagga
618 : Burmese
If anyone can add translation(s) - also in languages wherein our message already has been translated - you are very welcome!!!
Send us your e-mail and we'll send you the list from languages! In these days it's very important to go on: everyone has talents, everyone should be able, should have all opportunities to develop these talents to the full and.... doing something for others with these developed talents !!!
Thank you all !!!
frans.medaer@scarlet.be

As our resolve and commitment to implement CLCWA in communities across Nigeria, we have recruited volunteer State coordinators who are ready to deliver this project in thier various locations. Below is the list and emails of the state coordinators so far recruited.

Delta: Timothy Ogene twentyfirst_centuryforce@yahoo.com

Enugu: Maniru Hamilton meniruh@yahoo.com

Bauchi : Nancy Shwarmwen nancyshwars@yahoo.co.uk

Kogi: Danjuma Mohammed mohjam2@yahoo.com

Kano: Murtala Adogi celdevng@gmail.com

Abuja (FCT): Akinwale Ogundipe akinwale.johnson@gmail.com

Ogun: Bernard Olajide olajide.olugbemi@aiesec.net

Oyo State: kolawole oreoluwa lofuja@yahoo.com

TakingITGlobal Nigeria’s call for CLCWAVolunteer outreach State Coordinators (Volunteer position Description)

Project Background
Creating Local Connections West-Africa’s mission is to realize the great potential of youth as development actors though the use of information and communication technologies. The initial phase will be running for 12 months and this, in 5 West African countries: Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia.

The project’s main objective is to focus on increasing the level of issue awareness, engagement and empowerment within the West African youth community. It wants to get youth to become more inspired, informed, involved and overall, recognized actors, within their local, national and international communities.

For this, the project has divided its efforts into 4 distinct but interrelated online and offline activity components; peer-led ICT capacity building and training of trainers activities, national and regional networking, promoting and supporting activities of youth-led/oriented initiatives, individuals and opportunities, monthly youth award processes and ongoing ICT connectivity research and advocacy.

Creating Local Connections is a TakingITGlobal international youth organization initiative that has already been successfully implemented in both Russia in 2004 and Canada in 2005/06. Although its activities, objectives an expected outcomes are adapted to local reality, thus different, CLCWA is running along the same mission as its 2 past implementations: Empower youth though the use of technologies.

Volunteer Outreach State Coordinators. This core team is ultimately responsible for the implementation and delivery of the CLCWA Nigeria program in their various states.

CLCWA Volunteer State Coordinators

• The State outreach coordinators are representatives of their respective youth communities, aimed at strengthening and supporting the CLCWA reach through local outreach initiatives.
• Each volunteer outreach State coordinator will be well supported by the CLCWA National Project Coordinator through technical advice on the project delivery and fundraising techniques.
• State Coordinators will be provided with all related CLCWA project documents after they have been accepted to enable them solicit for support for his/her project.
• Each coordinator is free to select his/her own project implementation team in his/her own locality.

Core Responsibilities

Offline Engagement:

• Represent CLCWA at conferences and events in his locality/community
• Coordinate and facilitate Open Forums on relevant local issues in schools, community centres, libraries and other relevant venues in conjunction with partner organizations
• Coordinate CLCWA activities in his community-, which includes ICT capacity building, Regional networking of Youths, Youth awards and connectivity research.
• Liaise with stakeholders, form partnership, and source for support in kind or otherwise to enable him/her host CLCWA activities in his community.
• Making presentations and workshops for youth groups on how to leverage TakingITGlobal’s online tools
• Ability to travel within his state

Network Development:
• Maintain partnerships will local and national CLCWA partner organizations
• Continual support of local youth serving organizations in the way of web-based and issue-based capacity building workshops
• Create linkages and facilitate collaboration amongst locally-based and regionally-based organizations to further cultivation of local networks

Team Communications:
• Maintain communications with the local implementation organization Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), National Project Coordinator, and submit progress reports on a monthly basis to the National Coordinator.
• Ensure attendance in monthly conference online chat with the CLCWA National Project Coordinator.
• Share ongoing progress and experiences with the CLCWA team and broader TakingITGlobal community via the CLCWA Nigeria Project Page.


Online Engagement:
• Responsible for the regional/state versions of the website, which includes adding content such as local events and opportunities listings, and strengthening the online database of youth serving organizations.
• Create and contribute submissions for the monthly newsletters (offline/ online). Promote, and send monthly newsletters to local youth organizations in order to encourage collaborations between local youth groups and share information and resources that are locally relevant.


• Related Skills and Experiences
• Applicants 25 years and under preferred
• Strong knowledge and experience in resident youth community development
•Advanced presentation and facilitation skills
• Understanding of and experience using online community tools
• Experience in liaising with youth organizations and other stakeholders in youth development and must have passion for youth development.
• An understanding of context and key issues in region/state and youth sector in Nigeria
• Self-motivated and highly organized, ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to take initiative, and work well in team setting

Application Procedure

• Please submit a resume and cover letter to nigeria@takingitglobal.org
• Must be available to participate in virtual team orientation during the first two weeks of July.
• For more information please contact: Jerry Nwigwe at nigeria@takingitglobal.org or (+234) -8036720776.






About TakingITGlobal:

TakingITGlobal is an international organization - led by youth and empowered by technology. TakingITGlobal inspires, informs and involves young people around the world to create positive change in their local and global communities. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with a growing worldwide presence, the organization's flagship program is TakingITGlobal.org, the most popular online community for young people interested in connecting across cultures and making a difference, with hundreds of thousands of visitors each month.

TakingITGlobal also works with partners – from UN agencies, to major companies and youth organizations –to build the capacity of youth as leaders and stakeholders in their communities; to facilitate cross cultural dialogue and understanding; and to increase action and awareness among youth around global issues. We achieve this through supporting youth artistic expression through multi-media, working to create more engaging formal education, and involving young people in global decision-making.


Why Volunteer at TakingITGlobal CLCWA project??** (Volunteer Positions)
Description
People often choose to volunteer their time at TakingITGlobal for the following reasons:

Improve skills: Staff at TakingITGlobal improve a broad range of skills including various types of web development, design, marketing, evaluation and surveys, fundraising, writing, editing, and strategy. This project provides a good platform to improve and learn new skills due to the varied range of activities, and the opportunity to learn from others as you network.

Gain work experience: As a youth-run organization, TakingITGlobal is often the first or second ‘career-related’ experience for its staff and volunteers. This experience can be particularly valuable, considering that (due to constant growth; and most people being relatively new or on the same level of seniority) positions are generally both challenging and ‘senior’. Our reputation is growing and may be respected by future employers, and TakingITGlobal’s collaborative nature and opportunities for travel and representation mean volunteers may grow a solid professional network.

Make a difference: TakingITGlobal’s mission is essentially altruistic, and team members have the opportunity to put their skills and energy to volunteer for a ‘non-profit’, ‘good cause’. Volunteers can get a thrill out of the ‘cutting edge’ nature of TakingITGlobal’s work, the clear growth in our reach, and the positive feedback provided by members and partners.

Please this information is for those who might be interested to apply as Volunteer based State Coordinators. If you have the capacity to host CLCWA and your are working with organizations with technologyl enabled infrastructures like telecenters, or you can identify with one. You stand a chance here and have an added advantage. Once you can coordinate within your zone ,recruit participants, you have done almost 90 % of all the logistical requirements. We will be there for you to provide trainings on Basic ICTs's ICT for leadership and Entrepreneurship

This is to inform TIG members in Calabar and environs that CLCWA Nigeria is being implemented at our base # 10 IBB Way, Calabar Cross River State. We are all excited seing you and partnering with all of you. Avail yourself with this wonderful opportunity.

The program will soon call for volunteers across the country. And please register with the project at http://projects.takingitglobal.org/clcwestafrica-nigeria/

Our phone no is 08036720776 and email nigeria@takingitglobal.org

As you might have read in my TIG profile, searching for the real motivation to act is, for me, really important, and as some philosopher has said (sry, dont remember the name) 'Action without belief is the ruin of the soul' well, its the ruin of the person's soul but also of the recipient's soul in an African development project.

It was such a slap in the face when i visited a big supermarket here in Bamako last week. I went in to buy a few bottles of wine for my birthday and wow... dozens of lots souls. I must admit that, unlike most expatriates in Africa, i have not surrounded myself with other expatriates and so, this is all new to me. It was my second time in years walking in such a store.

These dozens of international development workers are here to 'help Africans develop' or something like that and well, if so, why the hell are they driving top-of-the-line 4X4 trucks to drive around the city, buying and consuming only expensive imported products, accepting a huge salary, going out to expensive restaurants and nightclubs owned by other foreigners, and not connecting with the African culture and people the least bit?

That just proves that my theory is right. If you ask them why they are here, they will promtly tell you for the sake of Africans but then, if that is so, if they really love and care about African, why the hell are they living in isolated guarded villas in specially made neighborhood for whites, why do they not bother to sit with them and talk?, why don't they make the effort to learn their language? why don't they try to understand them, why do they make extra efforts to live in a separate world? 'Oh, we want Africans to have a better life but not if i have to lower my own rich, expensive, consuming lifestyle!' Such bullshit!!!

I met a french chick who's been living and working here for years and, the other day, i met her through a friend and she asked me 'What does 'awo' mean?' The woman did not even know what 'yes' was in the local language... after so many years!...so pathetic and so very sad.

If foreigners really did care, in their hearts, for the Africans, they would love it here, not complain, they would talk to locals, they would encourage local economies buy buying the great local products, they would truly help and share, they would have pity over beggers on the streets and at least have the decency to LOOK at them!