Craig Kielburger joins co-author Holly Branson, and her iconic father Sir Richard Branson, live on Good Morning America to talk about their new book “WEconomy: You Can Find Meaning, Make a Living and Change the World”.
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Oprah Winfrey interviews a young Craig Kielburger about his global movement to inspire children and help create a better world for all.
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Ed Bradley sits down with Craig, who at the age of 13, managed to put the tragedy of child labor on the front page and keep it there.
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Craig Kielburger joins co-author Holly Branson on Squawk Box to talk about their new book “WEconomy: You Can Find Meaning, Make a Living and Change the World”.
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CNN profiles Craig Kielburger’s story – from a 12-year-old combatting child labor, to the leader of a global organization that inspires children and youth to fight for what they believe in.
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Craig Kielburger is interviewed by Forbes Magazine about service learning, corporate-nonprofit partnerships, social media, and working with celebrities to drive social impact.
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Craig hosts the 12-part television series Shameless Idealists. Watch compelling episodes featuring change makers describing their living legacies.
Magic Johnson
Just as he dominated on the courts, Magic Johnson is an MVP off the courts. He’s passionate about bringing opportunities to disadvantaged neighborhoods and in his role as a leading HIV aids activist. Craig shares why Magic has always been in a league of his own.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Craig Kielburger sits down with the indomitable Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: economist, grandmother, reformer, Nobel Laureate and Africa's first elected female head of state.
Holly & Richard Branson
Together, philanthropists and entrepreneurs, Sir Richard Branson and his daughter Holly Branson, are a force to be reckoned with. Both passionately committed to leaving the world better than how they found it, Craig Kielburger shares why they are true examples of shameless idealists.
Martin Sheen
In a heartwarming conversation with acclaimed actor and activist, Martin Sheen, Craig Kielburger hears about the actor's life's work as a Shameless Idealist.
Reverend Jesse Jackson
From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to President Barack Obama, civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson shares his unique perspective on a remarkable historical journey, in conversation with Craig Kielburger.
NELLY FURTADO
Nelly Furtado is a Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter who inspires legions of fans with her unique sound and style. A global citizen committed to stomping down boundaries to make a bigger impact on the world, Craig shares why Nelly is a shameless idealist.
Al Gore
Former American Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Al Gore speaks with Craig Kielburger about his quest to change the way we view the world.
Betty Williams
Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1976 for her work as a cofounder of Community of Peace People, an organization dedicated to promoting a peaceful resolution to the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the late Betty Williams shares insights from her life as a leading peace activist.
K'nnan
Craig speaks with world-renowned poet, singer and songwriter, K'naan, about his experience fleeing civil war in Somalia, his rise to fame and using it to spread a message of hope and peace.
Craig’s first book, Free the Children, recounts his remarkable odyssey across South Asia, meeting some of the world's most disadvantaged children and learning the truth behind the headlines.
This New York Times bestseller offers an approach to life that shows us what is truly valuable and will help re-define the goals we set for ourselves and the legacy we want to leave.
WEconomy is an international bestseller and a respected guidebook for the next evolution in business. Written by Craig Kielburger, Marc Kielburger and Dr. Holly Branson with a forward by Sheryl Sandberg and an Epilogue by Sir Richard Branson.
With a forward by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this book is a must read for any parents or teachers that offers inspiring lessons from remarkable individuals, committed parents and compassionate children.
Take Action! is a step-by-step guide to active citizenship that equips young people with the tools to make a difference on local, national and global levels.
Building on the principles of ‘Take Action’, Take More Action is an advanced guide to global citizenship, empowering young people to be world changers around the globe or in their own backyard.
It Takes a Child is a colourful look back at Craig's adventures in taking global action. Craig takes young readers along on a inspirational and educational journey through South Asia, learning about global poverty and child labor.
A hilarious volume of complaints heard only in the developed world. For each first world problem, the Kielburger's draw on their experience in international development to offer small responses that can make a difference.
Coming from a long line of educators who instilled the value of education in me from my earliest days, the naming of the school was a humbling milestone.
I visited Haiti several times after the 2010 earthquake. I was joined by actress Mia Farrow and learned that long-term sustainable development is the only path to lasting change.
Malala stood up to the Taliban, and reminded me again that anyone, whether a 12 year old boy named Iqbal or young girl in Pakistan, has the power to change the world.
One of the early heroes in my life, Nelson Mandela, shared many lessons about living your legacy in his historic 95-year life. The one that always stuck with me is that he was “a shepherd who led his sheep from behind”.
From a few schoolrooms on the plains Kenya’s Maasai Mara region, to a fully accredited college in under 20 years, the opening of WE College showed how impactful sustainable development can be for a community.
"I have known Craig for nearly two decades, ever since he was a young boy changing the world. I have been honored to be part of his work over the years."
- Mia Farrow, Actor and Activist
"Craig is one of my heroes. He has positively impacted millions of lives. He has inspired me over the years and helped me contribute in powerful ways."
- Martin Sheen, Actor and Activist
"I first remember Craig coming to my house when I was Vice President inspiring my own children. Many years later, he provided me a platform to inspire the next generation."
Vice President Al Gore, Nobel Laureate and Statesman
"Craig has worked closely with my family and me. He has served as an advisor, strategic partner and implementer helping advance my parents' nonviolent legacy of peace, justice and equity."
Martin Luther King III, Human Rights Advocate
"One of my proudest moments was having my daughter Holly and Craig co-author the book “WEconomy” showing how business, when done properly, can be a force for good."
Sir Richard Branson, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
