http://news.tckid.com News from the TCK Community Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:21:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Can we say "Compassion" in 100 languages? Watch below: Everyday, Third Culture Kids are doing their part in globalizing compassion. Recently, we worked together to raise $1,285 for relief efforts in Haiti. Doing our part doesn't stop there. We can continue to do more to help others. As part of our partnership ... http://news.tckid.com/can-you-say-compassion-in-100-languages/ Happy anniversary! 2009 is the 40th anniversary of the term 'Third Culture Kid". You can learn about the origin of "Third Culture Kids" from the sociologist who coined the term, Dr. Ruth Hill Useem: http://www.tckworld.com/useem/home.html (Credit: Ann Baker Cottrell) "The Useems returned to India a second time in 1958, .... to study overseas ... http://news.tckid.com/news-40th-anniversary-of-the-term-third-culture-kid/ (Trailer from Charter of Compassion. Share your ideas and win prizes! (Competition is over.) Winners of the best idea has been announced! Scroll below to see the finalists.) We are honored to announce that TCKID.com has been invited as a partner of TED.com's Charter of Compassion which has recently ... http://news.tckid.com/news-ted-cnn-and-third-culture-kids-charter-of-compassion/ by Ruth E. Van Reken Greetings to all, Just to let you know that the Third Culture Kid book revision is now available. Please note a tiny title change too, just so you can make sure to find it. It used to be Third Culture Kids: The Experiences of Growing Up ... http://news.tckid.com/book-revision-third-culture-kid/ On September 5th, 2009, TCKID has been under attack from hackers. We have temporarily shut down the community to protect members security. It may not be back up and there's a possibility that the content may not be retrieved. October 12th Update: Pledge success! A couple of weeks ago, ... http://news.tckid.com/urgent/ By Lily Friend-Grover (Colorado Springs, CO) Hi! My name is Lily, I'm a volunteer staff member for tckid.com, and my title is "Colorado Community Leader." My job is to begin networking with other TCKs in this area and arrange gatherings, activities, and special events. Hello, Colorado TCKs! For all of you ... http://news.tckid.com/colorado-tck-meetup-reviews/ By Angela Last Saturday, I went to the first meetup from the Taiwan TCK group not really knowing what to expect. We ended up talking for four hours, laughing so hard the management had to tell us to tone it down and hugging everyone goodbye at the MRT station. Judy, Angelica, Chi ... http://news.tckid.com/first-tck-meeting-in-taipei-taiwan/ Ever wondered what TCK community leaders are up to? You're in the right place. TCKID News is published by our team of community leaders in over 50 locations worldwide from Taiwan to New York City. You'll find the latest meetup reviews, pictures, and important announcements. Why this blog ... http://news.tckid.com/hello-world/