Marc Kielburger
Me to We: Charity, Philanthropy, Creating Change, Empowerment, Social Justice, & Social Entrepreneurship
Marc Kielburger is an accomplished social advocate and leadership specialist, a bestselling author and a popular speaker. He is the co-founder and chief executive director of Leaders Today, the world's top youth leadership training organization, and chief executive director of Free The Children, an international charity and renowned educational partner that empowers youth to achieve their fullest potential as agents of change. A sought-after speaker, he has shared the podium a number of times with former U.S. president Bill Clinton, as well as with such world-renowned leaders as Nelson Mandela, Queen Noor and the Dalai Lama.
As the world's largest network of children helping children through education, Free The Children has worked in 45 countries and built more than 650 schools and school rooms in developing regions, providing education to more than 55,000 children every day. The organization delivers innovative programming that educates, engages and empowers hundreds of thousands of youth in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Free The Children has a proven track record of success, having formed successful partnerships with top school boards and leading corporations - among the most notable, a joint project with Oprah's Angel Network called O Ambassadors. The program educated, engaged and inspired more than one million young people across North America to help their underprivileged peers overseas.
Marc is also the co-founder and co-CEO of Me to We. An innovative social enterprise, Me to We provides people with better choices for a better world, including socially conscious and environmentally friendly clothes and accessories, as well as life-changing international volunteer trips, leadership training programs and materials, an inspirational speakers bureau, and books which address issues of positive social change. In addition, half of Me to We's net profit is donated to Free The Children, while the other half is reinvested to grow the enterprise and its social mission.
Marc graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, completing a degree in international relations. He won a coveted Rhodes Scholarship and went on to complete a law degree at Oxford University. Marc has also received six honorary doctorate degrees for his work in the field of education and human rights.
Marc is a syndicated columnist carried by the Toronto Star, Vancouver Sun, Huffington Post, Halifax Chronicle Herald, Edmonton Journal and Victoria Times Colonist. He is also a New York Times bestselling author who has written five books, including Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World.
Marc is the recipient of many honours, including the Order of Canada and selection by the World Economic Forum as one of 250 Young Global Leaders. His work has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, BBC, as well as many other news and print media.
Me to We: Building Great Corporate Citizenship and Global Leadership
Today great corporate citizenship is becoming more important than ever as people demand that the companies they buy from, work for and invest in recognize the importance of social responsibility. Adopting a high-energy approach that has captivated audiences worldwide, Marc and Craig will discuss their international experiences, share key case studies and provide audience members with specific recommendations that will allow them to make your company a global leader in corporate social responsibility.
Me to We: Educating Creative, Compassionate and Committed Young Leaders
Brothers Marc and Craig Kielburger can empower educators to bring character education, social responsibility and leadership training into the classroom, helping students and educators alike to live the "Me to We" philosophy of social involvement, volunteerism and service to others.
Me to We: How Communities of Faith Can Create Positive Social Change
In a world brimming with challenges, it is vital that communities of faith lead the way towards positive social change. Many such communities are renowned for their charitable work, and their dedication to helping the world's less fortunate. For many, reaching out to others is a way of life and an article of faith. In an age where many people question their deepest convictions, service to others can provide new hope and reason to believe. Although many communities of faith are eager to take action, many are uncertain about how to proceed. Brothers Marc and Craig Kielburger can provide communities of faith with the guidance they need to create positive social change.
Me to We: How University Students Can Create Positive Social Change
Marc and Craig will discuss the meaning and implications of global citizenship in today's changing world, and consider some of the many incredible opportunities that emerge through social involvement and service to others. They will also instruct audience members in the fundamentals of social advocacy, sharing practical lessons learned during their years of social involvement. As participants continue their studies or embark on their careers, they will do so with a fresh understanding of their own potential, equipped with all of the tools necessary to become true global citizens.
Me to We: How Youth Can Take Action to Build a Better World For All
It definitely isn't easy to be young these days. Youth struggle to cope with inequality, poverty and violence in their own communities and across the globe. These huge social issues can seem daunting—young people may dream of a better world, but how can they truly make a difference? Popular stereotypes about youth apathy don't help. Neither does the fact that young people are on the receiving end of so much in our society, whether it's help, instructions or homework. It's all too easy for youth to feel that they don't have the power to make a difference—and won't until they finally "grow up". Brothers Marc and Craig Kielburger have spent their lives encouraging young people to take action to build a better world for all. Having experienced the amazing benefits of community involvement, they are dedicated to empowering young people to live the Me to We philosophy of social involvement, volunteerism and service to others.
Me to We: Living a Healthier Life Through Social Involvement
Marc and Craig will share specific strategies for successful social involvement, empowering audience members to create the kind of positive social change that enables people to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Marc Kielburger is represented by K&M Productions for speaking engagements. For more information and booking Marc Kielburger, simply contact us.
Marc and Craig have individually and together spoken at many of our events, including multi-city speaking tours with former president Bill Clinton, Dr. Phil and Anthony Robbins. Most venue sizes are 4000+ people with audiences comprised of entrepreneurs, business managers, human resource professionals and senior sales associates. Their message is very powerful for a business audience and they bring a refreshing authenticity to any event. We only work with the very best speakers in the world and they are consistently ranked amongst our top-rated speakers.
–Power Within Inc.
Marc and Craig have individually and together spoken at many of our events, including multi-city speaking tours with former president Bill Clinton, Dr. Phil and Anthony Robbins. Most venue sizes are 4000+ people with audiences comprised of entrepreneurs, business managers, human resource professionals and senior sales associates. Their message is very powerful for a business audience and they bring a refreshing authenticity to any event. We only work with the very best speakers in the world and they are consistently ranked amongst our top-rated speakers.
–Power Within Inc.
Marc is the best speaker we have ever had for the corporate community out of a host of motivational speakers and world leaders. His customized speeches empower corporate leaders to connect with their employees in critical ways: the result is higher morale, staff retention, higher profits and greater linkages with the community. This is an important message he has been able to successfully bring to YPO gatherings across the country and around the world.
–Presidents Action Network; CEO, RSI Inc.
Marc Kielburger recently spoke to our company and everyone raved about it for days. Those that couldn't attend the speech knew that they had missed something really special. He has such a gift for storytelling! Not only was his presentation emotional and informative, but also very entertaining. His engaging style had us all sitting quietly and listening intently for the whole time?something that rarely happens with our high-energy group. We also appreciated how Marc customized his presentation for our team. Many will take his points and work with our clients to ensure they are doing all they can to fulfill their corporate social responsibility.
–Rapp Collins
At a meeting for the Teachers Federation of Ontario I was surprised when they introduced a replacement for Craig Kielburger to be a guest presenter. It was his brother Marc. It took Marc only moments to have his audience of over 500 Educators enthralled with his words. His ability to transmit his enthusiasm for his beliefs with such passion touched me and my colleagues deeply.
–O.T. OSSTF District 10
