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2. About TakingITGlobal
MISSION
Enabling young people to understand and act on the
world’s greatest challenges.
VISION
Youth everywhere are actively engaged and connected in
shaping a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable
world.

3. About Rising Youth
TakingITGlobal is looking for young people to take action
through community service projects! To do this, #RisingYouth:
1. Empowers young people aged 15 - 30 to imagine ideas
that can support their local community.
2. Helps put these ideas to action through grants of $250,
$750, or $1500
3. Provides ongoing project support.
4. Shares the stories of youth across the country doing
awesome things in their community.

4. Okay, okay…
Hold on…

5. Time to break off
from the script.

6. Don’t worry!
We’ll get back to all
of that it in a bit.

7. Let’s talk about why
you’re all here…

8. You’re hear to turn
your Passions into
Purpose.

9. What does that even
mean anyway?

10. I’m seriously asking…
Let’s hear some
answers!

11. Solid answers.

12. Really, we’re talking
about taking what you
like and what you’re
good at…

13. … And turning that
awesomeness into
positive forces for
society.

14. But you kind of know
all of that right?

15. I mean, you’ve been
talking about it for a
couple of days now…

16. I’m here to shed a bit
of light on the HOW.

17. Now, I’m going to take an
example from
#RisingYouthSK, toss in
some advice and
principles…

18. …Pat myself on the back,
watch all of you pat
yourselves on the back,
and we’ll call it a day.

19. Meet Natasha

20. Natasha loves cats

21. She REALLY loves cats

22. She has
ALWAYS
loved cats

23. Natasha is
passionate
about cats.
One cat in
particular…

24. Meet Aisha

25. Natasha and
Aisha have
been friends
forever.

26. Besides loving Aisha,
Natasha is a cat-sitter, and
is quite knowledgeable
about taking care of cats.

27. So, you my be wondering
why I am talking about a
crazy cat lady…

28. The reason why is
because Natasha, with
some inspiration from
Aisha…

29. Transformed her passion
into purpose in a pretty
magical way.

30. Transformed her passion
into purpose in a pretty
magical way.

31. Principle #1 - The Idea

33. The Idea is the foundation
for everything that comes
after. Without it, you’re
nowhere.

34. Principle #2 - Density

43. Vet
Talk
Donation
Drive Adoptions Raffle
Cat-
sitting Tips
Cat
Videos

44. Taking your Idea, and
making it more Dense
makes you, your Idea, and
your Passion stronger (and
more fun).

45. Principle #3 - Assemble
Your Resources

47. People. Places. Tools.
Materials. $$$$. Whatever
is needed, Assemble ALL
of it.

48. Principle #4 - Continuous
Effort

49. Vet
Talk

50. Natasha and her team
spent several weeks trying
to get a vet to come out.
They were simply too
busy.

51. Through Continuous
Effort, she was able to
workaround this problem
by highlighting other
community speakers.

52. Principle #5 - Flaw Filled
Execution

53. Here’s the thing…
When turning your
passion2purpose, failures
and mistakes will happen.

54. Embrace them. Learn
from them. Allow them to
make you stronger. Not to
defeat you.

55. Not being able to find a
vet sucked. Yet…

57. Turns out Daniel, knows a
thing or two about Feline
Pathology. And he was an
amazing speaker and
resource to have.

58. So what’s the payoff of
following through on these
5 principles?

64. Now, back to our regularly
scheduled presentation…

65. HAVE AN IDEA TO IMPROVE
YOUR COMMUNITY?

66. We have THREE levels of grants available:

67. WHAT’S NEXT?
OUR 4 STAGES FOR IMPACT

69. 1. Design Your Project
● All sorts of projects can apply for RisingYouth!
● As long as you’re aged 15 - 30, reside in
Canada, and have an idea to help out your
community, we want to hear about it.
● Your local Youth Engagement Activator (YEA)
can back youth up on generating ideas.

70. 2. Apply for Funding
● Once a project has been designed, visit
www.risingyouth.ca and apply under the
appropriate funding stream!
● Don’t worry… the application is EASY and is
only a page long.
● And remember! Your local YEA can help you
out with some application support.

71. 3. Launch Your Project
● This is the fun part!
● Launch your project! Have fun and make some
positive change happen in your community!
● If you need any project backup, advice, or
someone to simply cheer you on, get in touch
with your YEA.

72. 4. Share the Impact
We want to help you tell your story:
● Use #RisingYouth on all your social posts to help
boost your impact and share your amazing work.
● Spread the word! The more people we get
involved, the more positive change we make
together!

73. WHO CAN HELP?
OUR YOUTH ENGAGEMENT ACTIVATORS (YEA!)

74. Youth Engagement Activators - Jamal (SK)
A dedicated team of YEAs are available to help:
● Answer any questions you may have.
● Give advice and guidance on project ideas.
● Provide ongoing project support to make
sure your projects are thriving and
successful!
306-850-1047
jamal@takingitglobal.org
www.risingyouth.ca

75. Last time… I promise!

76. But what the heck
happened after Aisha’s
Cat Bazaar?

77. Many kids and big kids
learned all sorts of stuff
about the cat life.

78. The event raised money,
food and treats for Street
Cat Rescue (SCAT), a
Saskatoon based cat
shelter.

79. The event may have found
a kitty a home! An
attendee may be adopting
one of the kittens!

80. And get this… Natasha
was invited to Toronto to
attend the
#LeadersToday Summit
later this month.

81. Through this journey of
her’s, Natasha will be
talking with youth from
all over the country and
policy makers.

82. To be able to help our
government and society
get more young people
out to serve community in
some magical ways.

83. Not bad for a crazy cat lady ;-)

84. Lastly, Natasha
is opening her
home the cats of
Saskatoon,
becoming SCAT
Foster Parent!

85. Passion2Purpose
THANK YOU!
Check out some projects at
www.risingyouth.ca/stories