Together we can change the world
National Me to We Day
Me to We Day is a one-of-a-kind celebration of the power of young people to change the world. It’s also the kick-off to a year-long initiative from schools across North America to take action for Adopt a Village.
Last year’s event was a huge success, and Me to We Day 2009 promises to be even bigger. This year, we’ve got not one, but three Me to We Day events planned in cities across the country:
- Vancouver Me to We Day: September 29
- Toronto Me to We Day: October 5
- Hamilton Me to We Day: November 5
Don’t miss your chance to register your school for Me to We Day 2009! You can find all the information you need at www.freethechildren.com/metoweday.
And the winner is . . .
Soon after Me to We Day 2008, all schools participating in the year-long commitment to change were entered into a draw to win an incredible gift: a speech from Michel Chikwanine, a speaker at Me to We Day and a former child soldier from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
We’re happy to announce that Michel will be heading to Collingwood Collegiate Institute this month to help celebrate the successes of this amazing school.
Collegiate shared their action plan and all the incredible things they hope to accomplish in a Project Profile on the We Gen. Check it out! C.C.I. is raising funds to build a school in Sierra Leone through the Vow of Silence, car washes, raffles, dances and so much more! They even took on a local initiative through the Halloween for Hunger campaign and donated canned goods to their Local Salvation Army.
Free The Children is the largest network of children helping children through education in the world, with more than one million youth involved in our innovative education and development programs in 45 countries. Founded by international child rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children has an established track-record of success, with three nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize and partnerships with the United Nations and Oprah’s Angel Network. |
