Founding & History
True or False - Craig and Marc were Cousins
False
What is the main purpose of Free the Children:
a) helping children living in poverty
b) helping children in child labor
c) freeing young people from feeling powerless
d) all of the above
d)
Does Free the Children work in long-term or short-term aid.
long-term
Who founded Free the Children?
Craig and Marc Kielburger
True or False: Free the Children rebranded 40 years later in 2020
false, rebranded 21 years later in 2016
Name an environmental impact of Free the Children
-clean water and sanitation initiatives (wells, latrines, and water systems)
- reduces water pollution and prevents the spread of waterborne diseases
What inspired Craig Kielbergur
A pakistani story about 10 years old Iqbal Masih who escaped and joined an organization fighting child labor.
True or False: Marc Kielberger founded Free the Children at the age of 12
false, Marc was 17 and Craig was 12
Which of the following is not an economic impact:
a) helps families gain sustainable sources of income
b) helps families afford education, healthcare, and food
c) improves community cohesion in countries living in poverty
c)
How old were the Kielburgers when they founded Free the Children
Marc: 17
What year was Iqbal Masih born?
True or False: In countries like Kenya, Sierra Leone, India, Ecuador, and China, Free the Children educates students about global issues, inspires leadership and social action, and supports youth in raising awareness.
false
What year was Free the Children Established
1995
What did the charity shift its work to?
the charity shifted its work from rescuing children to building schools, clean water systems, and community infrastructure to address the root causes of poverty and lack of education.
What are the main social impacts (name at least one)
Free the Children strengthens communities by promoting education, gender equality, and youth leadership.