free the children
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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HRE-20E ISU
david benzon and carol le
largest organization
of children helping children
iqbal's story
- Iqbal worked in a carpet weaving factory with terrible conditions
- He freed himself and other children from factories at the age of 10
- Iqbal became popular by speaking about child labor & his experiences
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craig's vision
- Is fueled by Iqbal's unjust story, he can not ignore it.
- He wants more people to get involved to spread the message
- At school in Thornhill Ontario, he gathered 11 school friends to help
- Free the Children was born
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it takes a village to raise a village
over 5,300 volunteers are involved & administrative rates are low
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funding-CORPORATE partners
- Air Canada Foundation: air transportation & medical care
- Oprah's angel network has helped build 58 schools in 12 countries
- CTV, CBC and Much Music broadcast We Day& donate free PSAs
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how are the funds used?
- Educate students about social justice issues at WE Day
- Empower communities through Adopt A Village
- Program provides: clean water + sanitation, schooling, health
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adopt a village program
breaking the cycle of poverty in 8 countries with 5 pillars
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KENYA
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RURAL CHINA
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INDIA
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SIERRA LEONE
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HAITI
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GHANA
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clean water & sanitation
Hand pump systems, wells, water and sanitation edu
agriculture & food security
Agriculture training, emergency food aid, school gardens
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craig and mark kielburger
co founders and ambassadors of ftc and me2we
me to we
free the children's charity partner
me to we's story- minga
“a community coming together to work for the benefit of all.”
volunteer trips
to ghana, india, kenya with schools, family and groups
me to we style & artisans
ethically manufactured clothing line & jewlery pieces
impact
trees, water, solid waste saved. volunteer me to we trips.
we day
- Is an education event held in different cities that brings youth together
- Provides ways and examples on how make a positive difference
- ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST CHARITABLE CAUSES
we day's impact
on students, teachers and schools
ONE BRICK =EDUCATION
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we are silent
youth go silent on april 17
We scare hunger
local food banks supported,awareness on world hunger raised
me to we
rafiki chains
me to we
youth volunteer me to we trips
Me to we store
223 carlton street
free the children chapter
in your school!
rELIGIOUS ORIGINS
- Both founders were raised in Catholic education setting
- Free the Children is not a Catholic organization
- However, has many Catholic connections
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catechism of catholic church
- Item 2270 of the CCC states:
- Human life must be respected and protected
- absolutely from the moment of conception.
- Conception refers to the moment when
- the sperm and egg first meet.
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What they had to say
Craig and marc kielburger deny allegations
SUpport of family planning
educating the use of birth of control, condoms, contraceptives, abortion
FTC BOARD MEMBER (right)
MICHELLE DOUGLAS - HOMOSEXUAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST
Craig kielburger - Mother teresa
Service + Success = faith . Faith + success = service
be the change
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there is no "u" in change
Getting involved in the first step, starting a movement is second
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