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4 ME ssAgE FrOM ThE FOundEr s 2014 was a year dedicated to fostering social connectedness through crea vity, conversa on, and community. Our Moments of Inclusion art collec on, with images from youth around the world, was featured at a global symposium on the issue of isola on that we played a role in convening with the Synergos Ins tute and Samuel Family Founda on. In an increasingly digital, mobile world, we made huge strides in upda ng our Digital Youth Engagement efforts, launching fully mobile-responsive versions of every part of our gweb.org pla orm. Our Explore150 ini a ve, supported by Canadian Heritage, inspired over 40,000 Canadians to connect with, reflect on, and share their experiences at over 1,000 places of historical, natural, and cultural significance. In partnership with our growing Global Educa on community of over 40,000 educators in nearly 150 countries, students from over 20 countries par cipated in the Culture Connect digital exchange program, and our Future Friendly Schools cer fica on launched an ini al cohort of schools. Our growing partnership with the Toronto District School Board fostered strong professional learning outcomes, with 96% of educators saying they intend to transfer and apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills to daily prac ce in their classroom right away. Our Social Innova on programs have expanded to reached students through our Sprout Ideas Camp, a unique partnership between educa on and industry hosted at OCAD University's Inclusive Design Ins tute. Our Equinox Fellows and Microso Imagine Cup grantees have embarked on new social innova on ventures with training, mentorship, and more than $250,000 of funding to support their efforts. When we founded TakingITGlobal nearly 15 years ago, we imagined a world where technology connected with purpose - enabling understanding and encouraging ac on on the challenges around us. It's a privledge to see that vision coming to life in the world, and to grow our impact every day with a commi ed community of staff, volunteers, and partners. Jennifer Corriero Execu ve Director Michael Furdyk Director of Technology