How youth can expand their horizons with technology and global issues.

According to a recent survey on the academic performance and self-confidence of young people in Hong Kong, our students excel in mathematics and sicence but score low in self-confidence among OCED countries. Local young people have long been blamed for lack of social awareness and global perspectives. This claim may not be fair to them as there is a lack of platform for our youth to voice their opinions on global issues. With the help of technology, a new avenue is open to our youth to collaborate and express their veiws and even act in response to certain global issues.

TakingITGlobal.org (http://www.takingitglobal.org/home.html) is developed for this purpose.

It is an online community that connects youth to find inspiration, access information, get involved, and take action in their local and global communities. It is now the world's most popular online community for young people interested in making a difference, with hundreds of thousands of unique visitors each month.TIG's highly interactive website provides a platform for expression, connection to opportunities, and support for action. Join now and connect with thousands of other young people around the world!