Free The Children

Free The Children

Infobox Organization
name = Free The Children


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formation = 1995
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type = non-profit organization
headquarters = Toronto, Canada
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leader_title = President
leader_name = Craig Kielburger
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website = [http://www.freethechildren.org link]

Free The Children is a children's charity organization founded in 1995 by children's rights advocate Craig Kielburger. The organization builds schools in developing countries. It also provides alternative income projects as well as school and health kits to people in developing rural areas. Free The Children was inspired by the death of Iqbal Masih, a twelve year old carpet factory laborer who spoke out against his working conditions and received help from the Bonded Labour Liberation Front of Pakistan. The organization has partnered with the United Nations, Me to We Style, National Bank Financial, and Oprah Winfreys Angel Network.

History

Free the Children is a nonprofit, international organization of children helping children through education. It was founded by Craig Kielburger when he was twelve years old. He was flipping through "The Toronto Star", looking for the comics section when he saw an article about the murder of Iqbal Masih, a twelve year old carpet factory labourer who had spoken out against child labour. Kielburger was shocked, and when he brought the article to school to show his class, he was inspired to create an organization that would help children around the world. [ [http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strAction=GetPublication&PNID=716 Free the Children] at corporate social responsibility website "Article 13"]

There are Free the Children Take Action Groups all over the world in schools and other places. These groups fund raise money and raise awareness about poverty, and try to make a difference.

Free The Children is part of the Kiel Network, which includes Leaders Today and Me to We. Free The Children has also helped to set up the socially responsible clothing company Me to We Style, which provides consumers, organizations and companies with an eco-ethical clothing alternative and also donates 50% of their profits to Free The Children.

The organization developed a partnership with Amie Street around Benefit media to raise money. All proceeds from the sale of these tracks go to Free The Children. [cite news|url=http://amiestreet.com/blog/post/freethechildren|title=Free The Children|first=Elias|last=Roman|publisher="Amie Street Blog"|date=2006-11-06|accessdate=2007-02-03] [cite news|url=http://freethechildren.com/letter/nov2006/spotlight.html|title=Amie Street cranks out cool tunes to benefit Free The Children|publisher="Voices International Newsletter", Free The Children|date=November 2006|accessdate=2007-02-03]

On October 19, 2007 7500 students from across Ontario joined together for the first annual Me to We day to stop child labour, promote volunteerism and as well as other issues. The event was featured on CTV, mtv.ca and featured inspired performances by Hanson, Dr. Draw, Sol Guy, Louise Kent and various other performers.

On October 26, 2007 Barrie North Collegiate Institute held its annual free the children coffee house, with a series of acoustic performances to benefit Free The Children.

Board Members

Canadian Board of Directors:
* Michelle DouglasDepartment of Justice Canada, "President of the Canadian Board"
* Adrian HorwoodSenior Vice President (Communications and Marketing), National Bank Financial
* Charlotte EmpeyAssociate Dean, School of Performing Arts, Humber College
* Chris BesseVice President, Market Development, Thomson Nelson
* Craig KielburgerFree The Children Founder and Chair
* David SerstaVP Business Development, The Power Within Inc
* Ed GillisLegislative Assistant, Canadian House of Commons
* Gregory HarmandayanCFO, Huntech Consultants
* Dr. John GaitherSecondary School Principal (retired)
* Kathy SarafianPresident and General Manager, Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) Canada

American Board of Directors:
* Eva HallerPhilanthropist, "President of the American Board of Directors"
* Amy EldonAuthor and Film Producer
* Beverly Cooper NeufeldFormer Director, The White House Project
* Craig HeimarkStrategic Consultant
* Craig KielburgerFree The Children Founder
* David CohenVice President, Counterpart International Inc
* Ernan RomanCEO and President of Ernan Roman Direct Marketing
* Hal SchwartzFine Arts Photographer, Graphic Designer
* Jessica MayberryYouth Representative
* Juliet Bryan-BrownYouth Representative, Student
* Prof. Jonathan WhiteAssistant Professor of Sociology and Political Economy, Bridgewater State College
* Josh CohenInvestment Broker
* Libby HeimarkFormer Director, The Options Institute
* Mary LewisAssistant to Dr. Jane Goodall and Vice-President of Outreach, Jane Goodall Institute
* Megan SinghStudent, Youth Representative
* Richard PrinsStudent, Author and Youth Representative
* Virginia BenderleyAuthor and Philanthropist

Advisory Board of Directors:
* Connie SteensmaChair Emerita, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
* Izabel LamDesigner & Artist
* Janice SchoeningVP Editorial, McGraw-Hill Ryerson
* Lekha SinghPhotographer, Artist & Author
* Leonard Merrill KurzDirector & Film Producer, Chairman, Forest Creatures Entertainment
* Marisa AntonelloPrincipal Graphic Artist, Turnstyle Imaging
* Patricia GagicInternational Artist
* Paula PerlisInternational Human Activist
* Reed CowanFounder, Wesley Smiles Coalition; Anchor, Fox 7 Miami Florida
* Dr. Yoel HallerPhysician

References

External links

* [http://freethechildren.com Free The Children Official website]
* [http://leaderstoday.com Leaders Today]
* [http://metowe.org Me to We]
* [http://www.metowestyle.com Me to We: [Responsible Style]
* [http://www.cbc.ca/thehour/video.php?id=1755 Craig and Marc Kielburger Interview] on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos


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