Marc Kielburger
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Marc Kielburger (born 1977) is a Canadian author, 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 University College, Oxford (Rhodes Scholar, degree in Jurisprudence).
[edit] Kiel Network
Free The Children[1] 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[2], and Leaders Today[3]. 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] Publications
Together with his younger brother Craig, Marc is the co-author of the bestsellers:
- Take Action!—A Guide to Active Citizenship,
- Take More Action
- Me to We: Turning Self-Help on Its Head and
- Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World
They also write a regular column for the Toronto Star, and for Canadian Living.
[edit] Awards
- Youngest person ever to be awarded the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship[4][5]
- At the time (2004, aged 27), he became the youngest to be selected as one of Canada’s "Top 40 Leaders Under Forty"[6] (In 2006, aged 23, his brother Craig became the youngest.)
- Honorary doctorate from Nipissing University for his work in leadership development[7][8][9]
- Toronto Catholic District School Board Alumnus of the Year Award, 2005
[edit] References
- ^ Free The Children Official website
- ^ Me to We
- ^ Leaders Today
- ^ Duke of Edinburgh's Award breakfast 2006-04-26.
- ^ Meet Marc Kielburger Tamarack Community Learning Centre
- ^ Top 40 Under 40 The Globe and Mail, 2004-04-30
- ^ "Activist brothers to receive honorary doctorates from Nip U" BayToday.ca Thursday, June 09, 2005.
- ^ Marc Kielburger HarryWalker.com
- ^ Marc Kielburger National Bank Financial
[edit] External links
- Free The Children Official website
- Leaders Today
- Me to We
- Marc's Bio at Leaders Today
- Craig and Marc Kielburger Interview on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos
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| NAME | Kielburger, Marc |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | author, humanitarian and child rights advocate |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1977 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Thornhill, Ontario |
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