Google.org Presents: Free the Children

Craig and Marc Kielburger are the founders of Free the Children - the world's largest network of children helping children. Free the Children empowers hundreds of thousands of young people each year in North America to become ambassadors of social change and provides over 50,000 children in 500 Free the Children schools the chance to have an education in some of the poorest countries in the world.In their presentation, drawing upon the inspiration of Free the Children, Craig and Marc will provide participants with a unique opportunity to transform the world-and their own lives-through reaching out to others. All who attend learn how to discover their passion and find their issue, and explore how to use their unique gifts to enhance their own well-being and improve the lives of those around them through social involvement. Not only are participants introduced to powerful tools that will allow them to truly live their "Me to We philosophy" every day, they are empowered to recognize the gifts of others and guide loved ones through a similar process of discovery. Participants are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to create true well-being through community involvement.We will also discuss how to best engage kids to care and be compassionate and active global citizens. All those who attend Marc and Craig's sessions leave energized, inspired and empowered to take action!More info about Free the Children can be found at: http://www.freethechildren.com... http://www.freethechildren.com... Kielburger and Marc KielburgerAccomplished social advocates, award-winning leadership specialists and New York Times best-selling authors, Craig Kielburger and Marc Kielburger are the founders and directors of Free The Children and Leaders Today.Under their leadership, Free The Children has now changed the lives of more than one million young people around the world. The organization has built more than 500 primary schools, providing daily education to more than 50,000 children. Free The Children has earned three Nobel Peace Prize nominations, and has high profile partnerships with organizations such as the United Nations and Oprah's Angel Network.Together, they author national bestsellers "Take Action! A Guide to Active Citizenship", and most recently, New York Times best-seller "Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World". Craig and Marc write a regular column for Canada's largest daily newspaper, the Toronto Star, and for Canada's most read magazine, Canadian Living.Craig and Marc's work has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN and the BBC.More info about Marc & Craig can be found at: http://www.freethechildren.com... http://www.freethechildren.com... This event took place December 3, 2007 at Google Headquarters in Mountain View, CA.

Channel: Nonprofits & Activism
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: AtGoogleTalks

Length: 54:50
Rating: 4.73
Views: 3570

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