Craig's Story

I have heard about Craig's story multiple times. I attended We Day last year and had the opportunity to sit front row, and meet both the Kielburger brothers. (My computer just tried to auto correct Kielburger to vegeburger.... thanks Google Chrome.) Craig's story is so motivating that it is hard to express in written words. It is hard to express in spoken words as a matter of fact. There is so much you can say about such a leader. HE WAS 12. Did you all realize that? While most of us were too busy caught up in Bey-Blades and Jelly Bracelets, this young kid was out there changing the world. There are 3 different types of people in this world. Those that are too oblivious to realize a problem. Those that realize the problem, and avoid fixing it. And those who have the courage to stand up for what they believe is wrong. Craig is one of the last example. He simply saw an article in the paper, felt a connection to the young boy, and knew something needed to be changed. That is a step right there, but Craig took it further, he made it world-known. Craig made a massive difference in this world. We have a Me to We school here at IDCI, so we see the differences that he made each and every day. We built a school in Sierra Leone, we funded a water project for that school so that girls were able to go to school and fulfill their duties each and every day, we provided alternative income, and now, we are providing health care. Craig started this by himself, as a 12 year old. Simply reading a story and believing in something.

What is something you have seen and don't agree with?

Would you have the courage to stand up to it?

Believe.

Lyss