We want to end poverty and protect our environment. But we think the most efficient way of achieving that is to change the way a generation of young people is educated. That’s how you’ll shift the world. Craig Kielburger Read Quote
When you stand amid the unending vistas of Kenya’s Maasai Mara, it’s impossible to remain focused inward. Your mind expands to the distant horizons. Craig Kielburger Read Quote
And in rural communities we’ve worked alongside, Haitians are doing far more than merely recovering from the earthquake. Many are creating long-term sustainable change. Craig Kielburger Read Quote
There’s no magic bullet to end poverty in the world. But if you could, the closest thing to it would be basic primary education. Craig Kielburger Read Quote
We’ve set up groups in schools across North America. They apply and receive a curriculum about different issues facing the world – from environment to health to sustainability. Then, the students take actions from fundraisers to awareness raisers, and some of them even go overseas and volunteer. Craig Kielburger Read Quote
Sometimes it takes a child to raise a village – or to take down an injustice. Craig Kielburger Read Quote
Most organizations see young people as problems to be solved. We see young people as problem-solvers. Craig Kielburger Read Quote
The nature of education fundamentally has not changed in a century – and I say this as someone whose parents are both teachers. Craig Kielburger Read Quote
My grandfather came to Canada from Romania just before the Second World War, already in debt after buying his boat ticket on borrowed dime. Craig Kielburger Read Quote
There may never be another Madiba. But instead of waiting for the next Nelson Mandela to emerge, those whom he universally inspired are now looking to themselves and each other to build their own dream together. Craig Kielburger Read Quote
