Craig

* Craig Kielburger Craig Kielburger was born on December 17, 1982, in Thornhill Ontario Canada. One morning, Craig was coming downstairs to eat breakfast and found the Toronto star newspaper. In search of the comic section of the news paper, but he came across a story that would change his life forever. It was the story of Iqbal Masih, a young boy that was sold into slavery for less than 16 dollars. But then Iqbal was tired of being a salve so he escaped from the carpet factory he worked in. he traveled round the world speaking out against child labor. But in 1995, 12 year old Iqbal was murdered. Craig Kielburger created a major impact on Canadian history because he wanted to raise awareness about child labor, he inspired kids to bring about the changes they seek, and also Craig started free the children foundation to help countries around the world who are in need of things such as schools, hospitals, and wells for water. “An issue of the heart” Craig Kielburger was just 12 years old when he first found out about child labor that was happening in Islamabad, Pakistan. He read a Toronto star saying “when Iqbal was 4 years old when his parents sold him into slavery for less than sixteen dollars. “ Craig was struck by this story, and he wanted to find out more about child labor. Once he found out information about child labor he decided to take action. Craig, along with some friends from school, founded free the children, an organization devoted to fighting child labor, encouraging children to speak up about in justice. From Craig’s home in Thornhill, Ontario Craig and his friends planned juice sales, garage sales, and coin drives. Within a year, Craig traveled to Asia to see conditions there for himself. While Craig was in Asia, he learned that Jean Chrétien, the prime minster of the time was soon being arriving to Asia. So Craig asked for a meeting but unfortunately he was denied. Craig held a press conference telling anybody who would