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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.

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