Making a Difference
It is a remarkable story! In 1995, a young
12-year-old Canadian read a newspaper article about a Nicaraguan
boy who did day labor and couldn’t go to school or
enjoy his childhood. Craig Kielburger’s Internet research
showed that there were children all over the world who were
forced to work. He decided he would unite young people who
wanted to help so he started, “Free the Children.”
In the past 10 years, “Free the Children” has
grown into an international organization, and has built
more than 400 primary schools that educate more than 35,000
children. Oprah’s Angel Network has joined “Free
the Children” to build 100 rural schools around the
world. And since the tragic Tsunami, Oprah has partnered
with “Free the Children” to rebuild schools,
create fresh water sources, and distribute schools supplies
and health kits.
By starting “Free the Children”, Craig has
impacted more than one million children in 35 countries.
He has traveled to 40 countries, met world leaders and received
amazing accolades and awards, and he is only 22 years old.
He and his older brother Marc have written several books
including a new book titled “Me to We” that
inspires and challenges people to improve their own lives
by helping others. One small boy was touched and decided
to take action. It has made a difference for children all
over the world.
His new book "Me
to We" is featured on the website.
Life Upgrade Tip
Do you believe one person can make a big difference?
Is there a difference you can make by helping
others?
What is the caring legacy you will leave?
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