The story of the origins of Free the Children and We Day is at once humbling and incredibly powerful. Founded in 1995 by then 12-year-old, Canadian-born, Craig Kielburger, Free the Children was set up to liberate children and communities from poverty, and the idea that they are powerless. In so doing, Craig's work has empowered countless children all over the globe to live their new story. Flashlight Story from Change Generation Rising As Craig was flipping through the newspaper looking for … Watch video