Craig Kielburger

Craig Kielburger ( born December 17, 1982 in Thornhill, Ontario ) is a Canadian author and advocate for children's rights. The award-winning author and renowned speaker was nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize.

He founded together with his brother Marc Kielburger at the age of 12 years, Free The Children, whose name also carries his book, the largest organization, other young people help in young people through education. He is also a co-founder of Leaders Today, an organization that trains young leaders. When he founded the previous organizations at the age of twelve, he became famous as a young social activist.