Idée acf1316:

Volunteer for Change!

Affichée le octobre 15, 2009

• Auteur : Craig Kielburger
• Organisation: Free The Children
• Endroit : Toronto, ON
• Catégorie : Vous avez d’autres idées
• Coût : À gros budget (50 000 $ à 250 000 $)

Our idea is to motivate youth across Canada to achieve one million hours of volunteer work in their communities.

If we’re going to change the world, we’ve got to start at home. Changing attitudes. Changing priorities. Changing the way we think about where and how we live. Through Free The Children we will work with youth across Canada to collectively give one million hours to local volunteerism. Cleaning up a park. Removing graffiti from a local convenience store wall. Lending a hand at a local food bank or soup kitchen. Helping young, neighbourhood children learn how to read. All are ways we can make a positive impact on our communities. The possibilities are endless!

Our idea is to send an energetic and lively team of speakers to sweep across Canada, visiting schools where they will inspire, educate and empower youth to volunteer. Students will participate in seminars and workshops, where they will put together action plans and volunteering avenues for change. By making a tangible impact in the communities in which they live, young people certainly have the power to change the world – all they need is opportunity and encouragement.

This is the foundation on which Free The Children is built. When Craig Kielburger was 12 years old, he found his passion for social change. While looking for the comics one morning over breakfast, he came across an article about a child labourer from South Asia named Iqbal who was killed for standing up for children’s rights. The tragic story moved Craig to take action. After approaching his classmates, he started Free The Children and began speaking out for the rights of children like Iqbal all over the world.

Today, Free The Children is the world’s largest network of children helping children through education with more than one million youth involved in its innovative and development programs in 45 counties. Through domestic empowerment programs and leadership training, Free The Children inspires young people to develop as socially conscious global citizens and become agents of change for their peers at home and around the world.

Learn more at www.freethechildren.com

If you have any questions, e-mail youth@freethechildren.com

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• rhondaj

  Please come to Nova Scotia and speak to our students.
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 8:04 EST

  
  

• Believe It

  We can heal the world; One mind at a time. I'm wishing you Tremendous Success!
  octobre 17, 2009 @ 2:54 EST

  
  

• Waheeda

  All over Canada? Seems alot more persistant and alot more beneficial.
  octobre 17, 2009 @ 4:32 EST

  
  

• alysetalia

  I LOVE Free the Children! Be the change you want to see! I am so grateful for everything you do. Alyse Schacter
  octobre 20, 2009 @ 10:47 EST

  
  

• jellybean

  WOOOOT! We can do it :)
  octobre 20, 2009 @ 4:27 EST

  
  

• GabyMob

  this is absolutely amazing! Jellybean's right, we can do it!
  octobre 24, 2009 @ 5:45 EST

  
  

• C-ROBERTSON

  Ye ye.!!! GO FTC !!!!
  octobre 25, 2009 @ 9:20 EST

  
  

• alexius

  great idea!
  octobre 26, 2009 @ 2:25 EST

  
  

• mobilizer.27

  PURE AWESOMENESS!!!! Keep it going and remember to vote everyday =) You can even sign up for reminders everyday
  octobre 27, 2009 @ 6:41 EST

  
  

• mariamob

  keep voting ppl! :D
  octobre 30, 2009 @ 12:47 EST

  
  

• juliaf(L)M2W

  woooooooh great job everyone (:
  octobre 31, 2009 @ 11:50 EST

  
  

• jesstoom

  i think this is so amazing !! good job everyone !
  octobre 31, 2009 @ 2:43 EST

  
  

• whatman

  you HAVE MONEY.
  octobre 31, 2009 @ 6:22 EST

  
  

• Chin_Shiang

  It's a good idea.
  novembre 2, 2009 @ 3:31 EST

  
  

• simplylee

  keep voting ! and be part of the movement !
  novembre 2, 2009 @ 4:30 EST

  
  

• peace

  BOYA!
  novembre 4, 2009 @ 8:25 EST

  
  

• Superstar

  "WE" can do it !!
  novembre 5, 2009 @ 11:17 EST

  
  

• simplylee1

  Keep voting for this amazing idea !!! much love !!
  novembre 5, 2009 @ 11:20 EST

  
  

• Katie

  Don't you guys have hard core sponsours already - i thought this was supposed to be a community project!
  novembre 5, 2009 @ 6:05 EST

  
  

• simplylee1

  Triple Bam !!!
  novembre 6, 2009 @ 3:28 EST

  
  

• Superstar

  Amazing Idea !!!!
  novembre 8, 2009 @ 8:47 EST

  
  

• Natasha D.

  This an incredible idea. Please make Brock University in St. Catharines a top priority. It is important that university students, staff and people in the community are educated on making a change. Thank you, Craig, for being so inspirational.
  novembre 10, 2009 @ 12:24 EST

  
  

• Maddie

  Where does the money for for this?
  novembre 11, 2009 @ 11:52 EST

  
  

• Trombonofone

  Why do you need money for volunteer work?
  novembre 13, 2009 @ 4:44 EST

  
  

• MelissaSc

  Free the children is no doubt my favorite organization. Me and my youth group are supporting!!hope we win! God bless and good luck.
  novembre 15, 2009 @ 2:03 EST

  
  

• Agnes C.

  Last day of the contest, you guys did great! Iis ok if we dont make it to the finals, this already made an inpact, imagine the hundreds of people more that are aware about Free The Children!
  novembre 15, 2009 @ 5:22 EST

  
  

• St. Anthony

  Be the Change! You have my support!
  novembre 15, 2009 @ 8:33 EST

  
  

• dodo

  This is amazing!!!!!
  novembre 15, 2009 @ 8:59 EST

  
  

• i<3dalailama

  WE are the generation... WE are the only ones who can change!! WE are human(kind)ness!!! :)
  novembre 15, 2009 @ 9:33 EST

  
  

• medha p.

  100 votes in less than an hour?! we are a force to be reckoned with! KEEP ON BEING THE CHANGE
  novembre 15, 2009 @ 9:51 EST

  
  

• cwill88

  good luck, kelsi!
  novembre 15, 2009 @ 11:40 EST

  
  

• ScottDallen

  Did we do it!?
  novembre 16, 2009 @ 12:01 EST

  
  

• kirstenm

  yes WE did!
  novembre 16, 2009 @ 12:20 EST

  
  

• Superstar

  Boya !!! WE did it !!!
  novembre 16, 2009 @ 1:13 EST

  
  

• i<3dalailama

  yes we DID!!
  novembre 16, 2009 @ 5:31 EST

  
  

• i<3dalailama

  yes we DID!!
  novembre 16, 2009 @ 5:31 EST

  
  

• carrie

  You should consider joining,you guys would all appreciate...I hope http://twitter.com/Carrie1880/http-voices4change It's where you can keep tabs on some awesome tweeters, Barrack, Harper, and a few well none awesome organizations
  novembre 16, 2009 @ 7:07 EST

  
  

• mobilizer.27

  woohooo!!!! we did it!!! now, the only thing left to do is to get the other two ideas into the semi-finals....come on guys, keep the votes coming, WE did this once and WE can do it again =)
  novembre 16, 2009 @ 8:50 EST

  
  

• nanmarbus

  Mr. Kielberger, Leave the money to the little guys - the small grass roots charities. There are hundreds that do not have access to the exposure or existing funds that you and your organization are so fortunate to be provided with. Perhaps you should dig deep into your own pockets to fund this initiative.
  novembre 17, 2009 @ 10:29 EST

  
  

• repertoire

  Volunteer is a wonderful way to help get the message out. I will pay less attention to the world news and choose a subject to get out and stay positive. There are so many areas I want to be a part of. World hunger, equality within race, creed, religion and sexual orientation needs attention from us all. I will commit to make a difference in each of these areas.
  novembre 18, 2009 @ 5:39 EST

  
  

• donjhl

  Great idea. Volunteer for Change FTW!
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 9:50 EST

  
  

• shanti.monim

  Yes, we can make a difference! Lets all keep up the great work
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 10:27 EST

  
  

• prince

  keep up the great work FTC! Let's do this! Keep voting!
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 10:36 EST

  
  

• dj

  Wishing you much success in this project! Fabulous idea! Pam
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 1:33 EST

  
  

• dodo

  This is amazing!!! Thank you:)
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 2:21 EST

  
  

• Alannah

  FTC FTW ;P
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 2:47 EST

  
  

• daveyj2

  Yes! Free the Children - What you do is AMAZING! Seriously, the impact that your organization has had is felt everywhere.
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 3:22 EST

  
  

• monty

  This is an amazing idea - FTC is not only effective in educating and empowering youth to make a difference but programs like this give youth hope and tangible takeaways to create systemic change - I speak from experience! Go Craig Go!
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 3:34 EST

  
  

• jon_da_tromb

  Good luck FTC! You have my daily vote!
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 5:03 EST

  
  

• bkp

  I love everything that you do, FTC! Congrats on how far you've come! Let's keep their impact being felt by the entire world going...pass it on to all your friends and get them to vote!!!
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 6:53 EST

  
  

• mariamob

  WE CAN DO ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT! :D COME ON GUYZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 7:05 EST

  
  

• MissAncaster

  This is an amazing cause, Miss Teen Canada-World supports this and all of the Miss Teen Canada-World pageant contestant and fans support this cause. Just a few more votes, we can do this! :)
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 7:20 EST

  
  

• bthechange94

  We will do this! Be the change you wish to see in the world!!! :)
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 7:59 EST

  
  

• princeke

  Let's get over 600 by tonight! Let's go peeps!
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 9:19 EST

  
  

• caroline

  Mark and Craig are the most instrumental people of our century. Support them! and don't forget to VOTE FOR THEM!!!
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 9:25 EST

  
  

• venezivm

  FTC changed my life. It's the reason I'm an international relations major. It's the reason I care as much as I do. Even if I'm not actively working on a volunteer project, the lesson of living at LEV3L stays with me.
  décembre 2, 2009 @ 10:40 EST

  
  

• BlueTurtle

  Yesterday AND today I voted to support your idea. I am also backing the idea of a youth centre proposed by the YMCA in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.... Idea acf1799. We are allowed to support more than one semi-finalist. I strongly encourage every voter to help boost the Sault Youth Centre concept into the top 25. This allows you to multipy your influence in determining the outcome of this contest. Join the "Buzz"!Ted H-W
  décembre 3, 2009 @ 12:28 EST

  
  

• shancran

  You came to our school and were such an inspiration to everyone at Sinclair in Whitby. Thank you for your time and efforts and god bless!
  décembre 3, 2009 @ 8:34 EST

  
  

• simplylee

  yes we can !
  décembre 3, 2009 @ 9:49 EST

  
  

• brownstudy

  I love the idea of funding a cross-country speaking tour! FTC FTW!
  décembre 3, 2009 @ 10:18 EST

  
  

• C-ROBERTSON

  Let get 1000 votes by the end of today :) LETS GO!!!!!!!
  décembre 3, 2009 @ 3:50 EST

  
  

• jon_da_tromb

  one more day, one more vote... lets keep it going!
  décembre 3, 2009 @ 4:58 EST

  
  

• jon_da_tromb

  Can we break 1,000 votes before the end of the day? LETS GO!!
  décembre 3, 2009 @ 4:58 EST

  
  

• kids4allkids

  WECANDOIT!WECANDOIT! Come on guys!
  décembre 3, 2009 @ 5:14 EST

  
  

• jellybean

  Get all your friends and Family to vote vote vote!
  décembre 3, 2009 @ 5:42 EST

  
  

• Lyn

  Free the Children is an innovative organization. What started out as an effort ot abolish child labour has grown into a movement to mobilize youth -- the future of the earth -- to contribute and solve the problems of the world. Vote for this worthy, creative idea!
  décembre 3, 2009 @ 10:24 EST

  
  

• Primiya

  oh come on people.. tell your friends! we could be doing so much better. :) this is an amazing cause! VOTE VOTE VOTE!!
  décembre 4, 2009 @ 11:33 EST

  
  

• jaiadoress

  voteee every day! its amazing how many people would be inspired to make change.
  décembre 4, 2009 @ 12:08 EST

  
  

• 4freel

  Helping people to help themselves, each other and the world - this must be the ultimate cause. By supporting this idea, you are supporting not just one cause, but good-doing in general. Vote and make a difference.
  décembre 4, 2009 @ 7:02 EST

  
  

• dabean

  1400!
  décembre 5, 2009 @ 9:36 EST

  
  

• FTC4life

  A few people are saying money isn't necessary for this initiative but they are wrong! imagine how many more students FTC could potentially reach with these funds? That way they could give more money to villages in need of clean water, and safer schools! My life was changed by a Free the Children speech. It is because of that one speech that I knew I wanted to get involved. I have been involved with FTC for 5+ years now and even moved to Toronto so I could volunteer more with them. This could change lives. It has changed so many people's perspectives already! Please keep voting!
  décembre 5, 2009 @ 9:04 EST

  
  

• lauren08

  Let's do this! We need twice as many votes to be in the top 25...let's mobilize :)
  décembre 5, 2009 @ 10:15 EST

  
  

• mobilizer.27

  lauren08 is right, let's try and reach 2000 before midnight....come on guys, we can do this, tell all your friends and family, and get everyone involved =) we can make a difference, one vote at a time!
  décembre 6, 2009 @ 5:28 EST

  
  

• Pacardo

  YEAH! VOTE IT UP IN HERE! Just click.
  décembre 7, 2009 @ 1:17 EST

  
  

• kids4allkids

  2500 anyone??!!
  décembre 7, 2009 @ 6:14 EST

  
  

• mobilizer.27

  Hell yeah!!! come on guys, 2500 by the end of today!!!! =)
  décembre 7, 2009 @ 9:34 EST

  
  

• math_theroux

  Matthieu Théroux Matthieu Théroux Matthieu Théroux encourager moi c'est pour mon école aller voter matthieu merci Idéeacf1070: Une place pour moi dans la communauté! Affichée le octobre 13, 2009Auteur : Maria Normandin, Joëlle Du...charme, Kim Godin..., Céline Frenette, Manon Doré, Jacinthe Desmarais ;-)Organisation: École Marie- Rose, Be...loeil lEndroit : ...École Mar.....................................................................ie-Rose, 866, rue Laurier, Beloe......ilCatégorie : Améliorez l’éducation Coût : À moyen budget (10 000 $ à 50 000$Une place pour moi dans la communauté! | Fonds communautaire Aviva www.fondscommunautaireaviva.org UNE PLACE POUR MOI DANS LA COMMUNAUTÉ! La mission que nous poursuivons a pour but de promouvoir l’intégration des personnes ayant des difficultés particulières, telles que déficience intellectuelle, difficultés ...Une place pour moi dans la communauté! | Fonds communautaire Aviva www.fondscommunautaireaviva
  décembre 8, 2009 @ 12:30 EST

  
  

• Peacecrafter

  Lets keep it up guys! = )
  décembre 8, 2009 @ 2:19 EST

  
  

• jon_da_tromb

  Great work everyone! ! Keep the votes coming in!
  décembre 8, 2009 @ 10:42 EST

  
  

• kids4allkids

  Come on!!
  décembre 8, 2009 @ 4:38 EST

  
  

• Alannah

  LETS GET 3000 TODAY! WOOOO!
  décembre 9, 2009 @ 12:10 EST

  
  

• kids4allkids

  YES!
  décembre 9, 2009 @ 9:16 EST

  
  

• jellybean

  vote vote vote!
  décembre 9, 2009 @ 9:20 EST

  
  

• bthechange94

  Getting Closer!!! Lets try to make 3000!!!! :) Be the Change!
  décembre 9, 2009 @ 1:12 EST

  
  

• jon_da_tromb

  Keep going ftc team Aviva!
  décembre 9, 2009 @ 1:18 EST

  
  

• jesstoom

  Free The children is such an amazing organization, you guys are all so wonderful!
  décembre 10, 2009 @ 3:50 EST

  
  

• myIsland

  All the counsellors and staff at Camp Triumph, PEI are volunteers. Check us out acf3435 Good Luck.
  décembre 10, 2009 @ 7:58 EST

  
  

• jon_da_tromb

  Wow! over 3,000 votes! amazing work everyone. Keep on voting!
  décembre 11, 2009 @ 5:49 EST

  
  

• C-ROBERTSON

  Keep on truckin' everyone! :)
  décembre 11, 2009 @ 8:10 EST

  
  

• dabean

  At least 3400 by the end of tonight??? It's possible!
  décembre 11, 2009 @ 11:07 EST

  
  

• kids4allkids

  We have 3400 nooww :)
  décembre 12, 2009 @ 9:14 EST

  
  

• MissAncaster

  I am so excited! look how many votes!!! :O WOW Awesome job everyone. GO FTC!
  décembre 12, 2009 @ 3:05 EST

  
  

• simplylee

  LOVE IT !! Go FTC !
  décembre 12, 2009 @ 8:45 EST

  
  

• mobilizer.27

  Let's keep it going guys, let's try to surpass 4000 by the end of this weekend!!!
  décembre 12, 2009 @ 10:38 EST

  
  

• myIsland

  Good Luck Camp Triumph acf3435
  décembre 12, 2009 @ 11:35 EST

  
  

• Dorothy

  I'm coming over from Thirsty Church(acf1612) to cast a vote for your project; to say "HI" and congratulations to your group on making it into the Semi-finals. Our group is having a roller-coaster ride between 23rd and 25th place. If you wish, come have a look at see what we are all about. We welcome visitors to our posting and any support we can get over the next three days. We're proud of the support received from our small rural community of less than 200 people.
  décembre 13, 2009 @ 7:22 EST

  
  

• kirsten

  go vote go! :)
  décembre 14, 2009 @ 10:16 EST

  
  

• jellybean

  okay, 3900 by tomorrow !!!
  décembre 14, 2009 @ 4:39 EST

  
  

• Megan

  Hi from W.I.N.G.S we have voted for you and hope that you will vote for us to help us stay in the TOP 25..I am one of the teen moms in this home and this home has changed my life and got me off the streets and helped me get my high school education and given me a chance to be a good mom to my son. please vote for us and you will be helping many other pregnant teens to stay off the streets and stop doing drugs and becoming a great mother. Marion is a wonderufl woman who has opened up her home and helped us so much she needs this funding in order to grow and help lots of other girls... please help us. our number is acf1791
  décembre 15, 2009 @ 8:03 EST

  
  

• simplylee1

  GO FTC !! Keep the hope alive for this idea and vote ! OMG I have to support W.I.N.G.S as well as my heart goes out to Megan's story.. FTC people support it too ! much love ..
  décembre 16, 2009 @ 9:55 EST

  
  

• thisismyname

  yey :)
  décembre 16, 2009 @ 4:49 EST