Commit to making the world at a better place, one little step at a time. At TakingITGlobal you can show what you are committed to doing, that will help not only the world, but your country, your community, and yourself. If you don't find a commitment you are looking for, you can create your own.

Here is my list!

1. Ask how products are manufactured before purchasing them.
   
2. Be a friend/lend a hand.
   
3. Be less of a consumer.
   
4. Be a Mobile Activist.
   
5. Choosing walking over driving whenever I can.
   
6. Conserve energy.
7. Consume less electricity.
8. Disposing of technological equipment in safe disposal areas.
9. Eating more organic foods.
10. Joining an organization that has a mission to create peace in my community or country.
11. Learning a new language.
12. Learning about my rights as a worker.
13. Learning more about other cultures.
14. Make blogging a habit!
15. Making more time for myself.
16. Reducing the amount of plastic I use.
17. Seeking out two new alternative news resources.
18. Sharing my knowledge with others.
19. Showing my support for local artists.
20. Showing tolerance of other people's belief and cultures even if they are different from my own.
21. Spending more times with family/friends.
22. Stop procrastinating.
23. Sustainable mobility.
24. To not be late.
25. To switch off lights in unoccupied rooms.
26. Treating others with respect.
27. Turning my computer/monitor off when not using them.
28. Understanding other cultures.
29. Use my dollar to support local businesses.
30. Using less electricity.
31. Voting.
    

How about making your own list?

Facebook has an interesting feature, which allows people to raise money for a variety of causes, join different groups, and even install easy to use applications that will help NGOs fund their projects.

One interesting application is the (Lil) Green Patch application. This application, as stated in the name, adds a green patch on your profile, alongside a plant. The more plants you have, and the more you receive, the more money will be donated by sponsors for the preservation of the rainforests.

More than that, it has an interactive feature. Aside from being able to send plants to your friends (a limit of 20 plants a day), you can also help take care of your friends' patches, and in doing so, earn Green Bucks which you can use to by "tools" to help care for those patches. It's fun, easy to use, and helps the environment. It takes very little effort to add that application, so what are you waiting for?

I'm Brazilian and we are late for everything, which is usually an acceptable behavior, as long as you are not too late (over an hour) but it can still be annoying, so I will work against my genetic predisposition to never be on time for anything...

Est-ce possible ?
Automatically translated into French thanks to WorldLingo
Je suis brésilien et nous sommes en retard pour tout, qui est habituellement un comportement acceptable, tant que vous n'êtes pas trop en retard (au-dessus d'une heure) mais il peut encore être ennuyant, ainsi je travaillerai contre ma prédisposition génétique pour ne jamais être à l'heure pour n'importe quoi…

¿Es posible?
Automatically translated into Spanish thanks to WorldLingo
Soy brasileño y somos atrasados para todo, que es generalmente un comportamiento aceptable, mientras usted no sea demasiado atrasado (sobre una hora) solamente puede todavía ser molesto, así que trabajaré contra mi predisposition genético nunca para estar el la hora para cualquier cosa…

È possibile?
Automatically translated into Italian thanks to WorldLingo
Sono brasiliano e siamo in ritardo per tutto, che sia solitamente un comportamento accettabile, finchè non siete troppo in ritardo (sopra un'ora) ma può ancora essere annoying, in modo da lavorerò contro il mio predisposition genetico mai per non essere in tempo per qualche cosa…

Ist es möglich?
Automatically translated into German thanks to WorldLingo
Ich bin brasilianisch und wir sind für alles spät, das normalerweise ein annehmbares Verhalten ist, solange Sie nicht zu spät sind (über einer Stunde) aber es kann ärgerlich noch sein, also arbeite ich gegen meine genetische Prädisposition, um nie rechtzeitig für alles zu sein…

É possível?
Automatically translated into Portuguese thanks to WorldLingo
Eu sou Brazilian e nós estamos atrasados para tudo, que é geralmente um comportamento aceitável, contanto que você não estiver demasiado atrasado (sobre uma hora) mas pode ainda ser irritante, assim que eu trabalharei de encontro a meu predisposition genetic nunca para estar na hora para qualquer coisa…

Är det möjligheten?
Automatically translated into Swedish thanks to WorldLingo
Brasilianen för förmiddag I och vi är sena för allt, som är vanligt ett godtagbart uppförande, så länge som du inte är för sen (över en timme) bara det kan stilla förargar, så jag ska arbete mot min genetiska disposition aldrig för att vara i rätt tid för något…,

По возможности?
Automatically translated into Russian thanks to WorldLingo
Я бразильск и мы последние для всего, которое будет обычно приемлемо поведением, покуда вы не слишком последние (над часом) только они могут все еще быть annoying, поэтому я буду работать против моего генетического predisposition никогда для того чтобы не находиться на времени для что-нибыдь…

Is het mogelijk?
Automatically translated into Dutch thanks to WorldLingo
Ik ben Braziliaans en wij zijn laat voor alles, die gewoonlijk een aanvaardbaar gedrag is, zolang u niet te laat (over een uur) bent maar het kan nog ergerend zijn, zodat zal ik tegen mijn genetische neiging om nooit op tijd voor om het even wat werken te zijn…

يكون هو يمكن?
Automatically translated into Arabic thanks to WorldLingo
أنا برازيليّة ونحن متأخّرة ل كلّ شيء, أيّ يكون عادة تصرف مقبولة, [أس لونغ س] ليس أنت أيضا متأخّرة (على ساعة) غير أنّ هو يستطيع بعد كنت مزعجة, لذلك أنا سأعمل ضدّ استعدادي وراثيّة أن أبدا كنت على وقت ل أيّ شيء…

On December 10, the world celebrates Human Rights Day, in honor of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly.

Here it goes!

"PREAMBLE

Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,

Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people,

Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law,

Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations,

Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,

Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms,

Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,

Now, Therefore THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims THIS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction."

For the full Declaration, click here!

""Literacy, key to good health and well-being" is the theme of International Literacy Day 2007 which is celebrated globally on 8 September."

Everybody knows that the world needs to change, but for that to occur, everyone needs a minimum of education, of knowledge. Literacy is a giant part in that. It opens doors to all sorts of information, and gives you a myriad of tools to work with and to accomplish many things in life. This year, UNESCO's theme for Literacy Day involved good health and well-being. Last year, it dealt with sustainability.

Find out more about International Literacy day by clicking here, and most importantly... spread the word and celebrate being literate enough to be able to read this.