I think almost everyone feels insignificant at some point, as if their actions couldn’t possibly make a difference in the world. But when one spark ignites to inspire hundreds, then the smallest actions can have a big impact on the world. Craig Kielburger is the perfect example of that philosophy. At just twelve years of age, he read a story about child slavery and was inspired to take action. He talked to his teacher, stood up in front of his class and ignited the spark that would grow to become Free the Children, an international charity and educational partner that operates in 45 different countries.
But his work didn’t stop there! As a believer that youth would be the ones that change the world, Craig and his brother Mark joined together in initiatives that would both better the world and inspire young people to make a difference. One of the brothers’ most well-known and inspiring achievements was the founding of We Day, the national celebration of youth leaders in the community. Last year, We Day came to Saskatchewan for the very first time. And this year the event returned once more to celebrate and inspire the 16,000 youth in attendance.
I want my home to always be a place where my children can feel safe and loved. A place where they can share their feelings, express their frustrations and use their imaginations all that they want. There are times when it can be hard to remember how much I want that. (Like those moments when I’ve asked them something nineteen times and asking a twentieth just might make me go crazy!) So that’s why I was delighted when I got the chance to review the Family Manifesto poster from Life Manifestos.