Marc Kielburger
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Marc Kielburger (born 1977) is a Canadian humanitarian and activist for children's rights from Thornhill, Ontario.
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[edit] Education
He was educated at Brebeuf College School, Harvard University (magna cum laude in International Relations), and the University of Oxford (Rhodes Scholar, degree in Jurisprudence).
[edit] Kiel Network
Free The Children is part of the Kiel Network, founded by two brothers: Craig and Marc Kielburger. The Kiel Network is a trio of worldwide organizations comprised of Free The Children, Me to We, and Leaders Today. The organizations of the Kiel Network act together to empower and engage young people and adults to effect positive social change in the world through education, leadership, and action.
[edit] Awards
- Youngest person ever to be awarded the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship[citation needed].
- Youngest ever to be selected as one of Canada’s "40 Top Leaders Under Forty"[citation needed].
- Honorary doctorate from Nipissing University for his work in leadership development[citation needed].
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