Biography of craig kielburger
Craig Kielburger
Net Worth
Craig Kielburger’s net worth has been speculated to be approximately around $625,000.
Achievement
Awards:
- Reebok Human Rights Award
- World Economic Forum Global Leaders of Tomorrow Award, 1998
- Nelson Mandela Human Rights Award, 2003
- Action Canada Fellowship (2005-2006)
- EY & Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2008)
Orders, decorations, and medals:
- MSM Ribbon-civilian.png Meritorious Service Medal, Civil Division, 1997
- Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.png Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship, 1998
- CAN Order of Canada Member ribbon.svg Member of the Order of Canada, 2007
- QEII Diamond Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012
Commonwealth honours:
- Canada, 2007 – Present, Member of the Order of Canada CM
- Canada, 1997 – Present, Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) MSM
- Canada, 1998 – Present, Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship OMC
- Canada, February 6, 2012 – Present, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (Canadian Version)
Honorary degrees:
- Ontario, June 9, 2005, Nipissing University Doctor of Education
- Ontario, June 2007 University of Guelph, Doctor of Laws
- Ontario, Fall 2009, University of Windsor, Doctor of Humanities
- Ontario, June 3, 2011, Trent University, Doctor of Laws
- Ontario, June 8, 2011, University of Toronto, Doctor of Laws
- Ontario, June 14, 2011, University of Western Ontario, Doctor of Laws
- Ontario, June 2011 Wilfrid Laurier University, Doctor of Letters
- Ontario, 2012, Carleton University, Doctor of Laws
- British Columbia, May 31, 2012, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Doctor of Laws
- Quebec June 2012, Concordia University, Doctor of Laws
- Ontario Spring 2013, York University, Doctor of Laws
- British Columbia, 2014, Thompson Rivers University, Doctor of Letters
- Ontario 2018, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Doctor of Laws
Craig Kielburger
Canadian human rights activist
Craig KielburgerCM MSM OMC (born December 17, 1982) is a Canadian human rights activist and social entrepreneur. He is the co-founder, with his brother Marc Kielburger, of the WE Charity, as well as We Day and the independent, social enterprise Me to We. On April 11, 2008, Kielburger was named a member of the Order of Canada.
Early life and education
Craig Kielburger was born on December 17, 1982, in Thornhill, Ontario to Fred and Theresa Kielburger, two teachers and real estate investors.
He attended Blessed Scalabrini Catholic School, in Thornhill, and Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School in Scarborough, Toronto. In 2002, he entered the Peace and Conflict Studies program at the University of Toronto. In 2009, he completed the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA program at York University.
Activism
WE Charity
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In 1995, when Kielburger was 12 years old, he saw a headline in the Toronto Star about a Pakistani child labourer named Iqbal Masih who was killed for speaking out against the carpet industry. In December 1995, Kielburger travelled to Asia with Alam Rahman, a family friend from Bangladesh to see the condition of child labourers. While there, he met with then-prime minister of Canada, Jean Chrétien. Kielburger advocated for Canadian action on the issue of child labour, making headlines across Canada and internationally.
Upon his return, Kielburger was featured on 60 Minutes and the Oprah Winfrey Show. His trip was documented in the Judy Jackson documentary It Takes a Child. In 1999, Kielburger collaborated with novelist Kevin Major to write Free the Children, a book detailing his trip and the founding of Free The Children.
Kielburger's parents supported the early stages of the organization, which was Craig Kielburger is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder of a family of organizations dedicated to the power of WE, a movement of people coming together to change the world. Along with his brother Marc Kielburger, Craig co-founded WE Charity, which provides a holistic development model called WE Villages, helping to lift more than one million people out of poverty in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Back at home in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, WE Schools and WE Day provide comprehensive service learning programs to 10,000 schools, engaging 2.4 million young change-makers. Lastly, he is the co-founder of ME to WE, a pioneering social enterprise, the profits from which help sustain the work of his charitable organization. His work has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes and the BBC. How do you find purpose in today’s world? How can you leave a legacy while balancing the challenges The podcast steps inside the lives of extraordinary individuals, engaging in conversation about redefining what it means to create a living legacy. Each episode uncovers untold stories, deepened by the insights of those who know them best - friends, family, mentors. From groundbreaking achievements to deeply personal challenges, My Legacy offers an intimate look at the connections that shape us all. Harnessing over 30 years of experience in mobilizing people for scalable social change and building mission-driven brands, Craig now leads a team dedicated to partnering with philanthropic visionaries to create transformative movements. Craig Kielburger
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Craig is the youngest ever graduate from the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA program. He has also received 15 honorary doctorates and degrees for his work in the fields of education and human rights. Craig is a New York Times bestselling author, who has published 12 books, as well as a nationally syndicated columnist. Craig has received The Order of Canada, the Nelson Mandela Freedom Medal and the World Children's Prize. He was recently voted by Canadians as one of Canada's top most trusted influencers in a Readers Digest poll, and along with his brother Marc, he was named Canada's Most Admired CEO in the public sector in 2015. Featured Videos
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He is also deeply passionate about the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance the effectiveness of purpose-driven organizations, including companies, foundations, social enterprises, and nonprofits.A powerful motivational speaker, Craig has hosted over 130 live events in stadiums and arenas, engaging 1.5 million student attendees who earned their entry through completing over 40 million hours of service.
His events have welcomed global icons such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Mikhail Gorbachev, Elie Wiesel, and Jane Goodall, as well as pop stars like Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez, and Demi Lovato, with primetime broadcasts on ABC, CBS, CTV, and Hulu. Craig serves as Chancellor of Legacy College in Kenya, which provides diverse educational programs for Kenyan learners alongside international continuing education opportunities taught by a distinguished faculty of global thought leaders and instructors. He is also the co-founder of the Dalai Lama Center, which empowers youth worldwide through social and emotional learning, fostering compassion, resilience, and inner peace.
Craig has been honored with The Order of Canada, the Nelson Mandela Freedom Medal, and the World Children’s Prize. He was named one of Canada’s top most trusted influencers in a Reader’s Digest poll and, alongside his brother Mar