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.