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- Free the children China Event
Craig Kielburger is an accomplished child rights advocate, leadership specialist, New York Times best-selling author and a speaker with a powerful message. He is the founder of Free The Children, the world’s largest network of children helping children through education, and the co-founder of Leaders Today, a world renowned youth leadership organization. He visited Shanghai and spoke on the topic of “Building Great Corporate Citizenship and Global Leadership” on Monday December 8, 2008.
An extraordinary young Canadian with three Nobel Peace Prize nominations, high profile partnerships including the United Nations and Oprah’s Angel Network. Craig knows how to connect with people and with the issues that matter. He has been part of a team that has changed the lives of more than a million people around the world.
Event Summary
It was great to see such a diverse group of the Shanghai business and education community out for Craig Kielburger and the Free the Children event at Kathleen’s5. Special thanks goes out to Franck, the manager of K5 for his work on the floor that evening.
We heard from Dupont China and their CSR focus, we heard from Next Step about how an individual can make a difference using their social networks plus a final word on how the Canadian Chamber is working with Free the Children. The Best part of all — We were all privileged to have seen Craig Kielburger in action!!
It has been great to connect, re-connect and meet some new people as a result of this special event. On behalf of the Free the Children China organizing team, we thank you for coming out on December 8th.
Call to Action
Whether you’re young or young at heart, looking for a big commitment or a small first step, Free The Children China has a way for you to get involved. We would love to hear from you and how you think you might be able to assist our organization in the future. Have a look at our school programs, adapt a village programs or alternative income programs at:
http://www.freethechildren.com/whatwedo/international/adoptavillage/china.php
Please contact:
Annie Chang
Communication Director
China Project
Free The Children
www.freethechildren.com
China: 62493925
Cell: 13611747221
Please feel free to leave a comment and or suggestions on things that you would like to see from Free the Children China and we will direct them to the communications team.
December 12th, 2008 at 13:51
Thanks to everyone again for making it out to the Kathleen’s 5 event for a great evening and talk by Craig Kielburger.
December 15th, 2008 at 15:55
I really enjoyed this event. Find my review of it here:
http://oneeyedpandasjournal.com/2008/12/09/an-evening-with-the-me-to-we-philosophy/
J.
December 16th, 2008 at 10:11
Hi, I enjoyed this event. So, I have gone on the website. But I could not see any of info. has listed below. It all shows FileMobile 404: Page not found. I’m interested to get to know more about your Adopt a Village program, A look at Free The Children, Trips Promo, Kids and blackboard in Kono, National Me to We Day 2008, Free The Children Promotional Video, LANDING PAGE- Brick By Brick,LANDING PHOTO-Child Labour…etc… but still it all shows FileMobile 404: Page not found.
Free the Children - Media Room
Free The Children Promotional Video
This inspirational video showcases Free The Children’s programs, both in North America and abroad. Explore what the organization has accomplished over the past 12 years and the impact that Free The Children’s projects have had on communities around the world.
A look at Free The Children
From CTV’s eTalk special, with Tanya Kim and Ben Mulroney.
Adopt a Village
Participating in an Adopt a Village campaign can change the world.
Me to We Day 2007
Trips Promo
Kids and blackboard in Kono
National Me to We Day 2008
Free The Children Promotional Video
This inspirational video showcases Free The Children’s programs, both in North America and abroad. Explore what the organization has accomplished over the past 12 years and the impact that Free The Children’s projects have had on communities around the world.
LANDING PAGE- Brick By Brick
With the Adopt a Village Brick by Brick: Schoolbuilding campaign, you raise money to build a new school from the ground up. With a quality education, kids learn the skills they need to break out of poverty, protect their own rights and see that their future children go to school.
LANDING PHOTO-Child Labour
Free The Children was started because 12-year-old Craig Kielburger found out about child labour and couldn’t stand by while other kids his age were doing dangerous work. Keeping children out of jobs that hurt their healthy development is still at the heart of everything we do.
Vow of Silence
Take part in the Vow of Silence campaign and stand together with children around the world who are silenced by poverty by promising to stay silent for one day. Collect pledges from friends and family who support your vow. Make a statement, without speaking at all.
Craig’s Welcome
Craig Kielburger founded Free The Children when he was only 12 years old. This section is all about what Craig’s up to in his travels around the world. Whether he’s meeting with world leaders or digging a hole for a new well in a dusty village, the goal is always helping people build a better world.
C4C_teen Poster
This year, throw a party in recognition of children who have never had the chance to celebrate their birthdays. The Celebrate for Change campaign helps you fundraise by organizing a big celebration with a group or a special party for your own birthday.
Vow of Silence with Sol Guy
Water And Sanitation Poster
Free The Children’s Adopt a Village Clean Water campaign helps you support the construction of a new clean water project in a rural village. Clean, safe drinking water lets children go to school because they’re healthier and don’t have to walk long distances to collect water for their families.
Office Tour
Degrassi: The Next Generation in Kenya
A video promoting the MTV Canada documentary special on the cast of Degrassi: The Next Generation as they travel to Kenya.
LANDING PHOTO-Povert
Poverty is when people don’t have the basic things they need to survive. It’s often called a cycle, because it traps families through generations. Free The Children’s development work helps families break this cycle forever.
LANDING PAGE-Education
When Free The Children was first started by a group of 12 year olds, we began with education projects because we knew they were the solution to child labour. Today education projects are still the biggest part of our work because we know they’re the solution to everything. When a child gets an education, they can better support their own children, and generations of poverty can end. But for millions and millions, education just isn’t possible.
Free The Children Promotional Video
This section explores the world’s biggest issues and tells you how Free The Children takes them on. From the places we work and the programs we run to the staff of young people who make it happen.
December 19th, 2008 at 22:07
The event was great. When I first heard, “Me to We,” I didn’t really “get it.” Too busy with my everyday life, etc…
But after hearing Craig, I’m reminded of the larger world around me and how good I felt when I used to volunteer consistently. The stories were an inspiration. Thanks!