Children
Craig Kielburger
Company
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What is child labour?

Child labour is the exploitation of children through any form of work that deprives them of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, or is mentally, physically, socially and morally harmful.

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How old was Craig Kielburger when he went to India?

12 years old

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How many kids were rescued? 

Approximately 30 000 kids. 

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How old are kids when they are taken away?

Usually 5-12

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How much money was Craig Kielburger trying to raise? 

He was trying to raise $10 000 

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How long do the kids stay in the rehabilitation center?

Approximately 6-8 months

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When was child labour banned in India?

1986

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Where is Craig Keilburger from

Thornhill, Ontario

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Why did the parents send their kids to labour?

They thought the kids would be fed and taken care of

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What are the reasons for child labour?

  • Poverty. Like so many other issues in the world, the root cause of child labour is poverty. 
  • Crisis. Natural disasters or the death of one of both parents can force children into hazardous work to help their family survive day-to-day.
  • Chronic emergencies. 
  • Conflict. 
  • Demand
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Why did Craig Kielburger become a children rights activist?

He became an activist against child labour after he successfully escaped captivity. It's reported that the young poor was murdered due to his activism. By the time he was in high school, Craig Kielburger was already a passionate and dedicated children's rights activist.

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How many people attended Craig Kielburger's speech?

Approximately 2000

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How old was the 8 year old boy when he was taken away?

He was 5 year old

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What was the reason why Craig Kielburger came to India?

The reason that Craig Kielburger came to India was because he found out about a 12 year old boy name Iqbal was murdered in Pakistan.

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How much money did the company raise because of Craig Kielburger's Heroics

Approximately $150 000