Marc and Craig Keilburger, co-founders of Me to We and Free the Children are humanitarians, ambassadors, role models, and human rights activists for people around the world. Marc and Craig have and are making a difference in not only several countries around the world, they are making a difference in someones life! Free the Children and Me to We are currently involved with the following countries: China, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Sierra Leone, and Haiti. And within these countries, the following actions are taking place to improve the lives of people: Clean Water, Health Care, Education and Alternative Income. With the implementation of these programs, human rights for people across the world have been improved! The basic human rights for people across the world are food, water, and shelter. This being said, there is a harsh reality of this fact. Billions of people across the world do not have access to clean water, food, or shelter. Sadly, some people go one, two, sometimes three days without food...These horrific situations are what motivate human rights activists, like the Keilburger brothers, to make change!
To date, 650 schools have been built in Me to We and Free the Children countries, and that equals to approximately 55,000 children being taught each day, and having the chance to have an education! One million people have been provided with access to clean drinking water, health care, and improve sanitation facilities. 30 thousand women have been equipped to become economically self-sufficient through alternative income projects.
These are just a few examples of the thousands of changes and differences have impacted and helped millions of people across the world, thanks to the actions of the Keilburger brothers, along with Me to We and Free the Children!
Marc and Craig Keilburger have provided me with inspiration to be the change and make a difference in someones life. In grade 6, Marc Keilburger came to HSC to speak to a group of students about his journey and his story. Since that day when I was 11, Marc has provided me with the inspiration and motivation to make a difference. Fighting for what you think and know is right, fighting for what you believe in, and fighting for someones rights is truly important to me and it is way to raise your voice and raise awareness for people in-need across the world!
Meaghan, great job! I'm really glad that you chose the Kielburger brothers as I know that they have honestly had a significant impact on you. Due to their motivational speeches and messages that they have communicated to you, you were encouraged to experience their work first-hand on your Kenya trip. When you were there, did you see an improvement in the Kenyans human rights due to the Kielburger's work and did you find a major difference between our human rights and theirs? The greatest aspect of the Kielburger movement in my opinion is how they have managed to empower so many youth in their fight for human rights. They have spread their message so that it is so large and therefore have been able to help more people both locally and internationally. Great job on the blog post! :)
ReplyDeleteMight I say, Meaghan, that your blog is incredible! You put a lot of time and effort into your posts.
ReplyDeleteI particularly liked the fact that you chose to write about the Kielburgers, considering they have had such a big impact on you not only at school, but in every way you go about your life! As soon as I saw that we needed to write about a humanitarian (in your case humanitarians) immediately Craig and Marc popped into my head. They are a symbol of a shift in mindset for Canadian and international youth, and I'm really glad you chose to write about them.
Their story is one of simple success - which makes them seem down to earth. I dare say I see you following in their footsteps, yet carving your own path in the years to come! Awesome job!
ps: I saw Marc speak at HSC too :)