There's so much to say about metowe I don't know where to begin and may just leave this article a draft for now.
Craig and Marc Kielburger of http://freethechildren.org launched the metowe campaign based on their experiences overseas. They unite the Freethechildren school group network under the overarching philosophy of (from) me to we - for using our personal priviledge and capacities for helping others. Which not only makes the world better, but makes us feel reaally good. Right on!
Whereas their priority focus has long been forming adopt-a-village partnerships from Canada to fourty countries, they now include also starting taking care of their local communities in Canada.
MetoWe is remarkable for its full scale professionalism in running the campaign, bringing thousands of youth from hundreds of schools together for MeToWe Day, involving many inspirational speakers and celebrities who really care http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yN4hnpi0Sg and stick to the movement. And it's cool they don't take themselves too serious. Watch Craig's public speaking tips ;) http://we.freethechildren.com/get-involved
Their approach may look puzzlingly mainstream to change-makers used to being counter-culture. But - hey, look at this - they are achieving, mobilising on massive scale, with fun, and massive impact and inspiration! This is a new generation! The people involved are full on sincere and living positive change action spirit!
It is so good to see them take over the mainstream, blinking out all those fake and hyped celebrity wanna-be events. This is the way to do it!
Craig and Marc - thanks and Go Go Go! We're watching! Learning! Sharing the great example!
There's probably more that I have missed from my memory. There is lots to discover! Just jump around their site to find out. www.metowe.com and www.freethechildren.org.
Below are some picks of an incomplete list of what they do (the whole enchillada! Wow!) and inspirational videos that are really fun to watch. Enjoy!
METOWE FEATURES
- inspirational leaders
- strong media appearances
- a massive! inspirational website
- maaajor events
- a huuuge school group network
- lots of participation
- great team feeling
- youth leadership training in schools
- seminars, like The 7 Steps to Social Involvement, Effective public speaking, Facilitator training, Fundraising made easy, Interpersonal communication, How to inspire others, How to organize a press conference, How to promote volunteerism, How to raise public awareness, How to work with the media, How to write a great resume, Interview techniques, Negotiation skills, Teambuilding and goal-setting, Thinking outside of the box...
- teaching tools
- overseas volunteer opportunites
- responsible travel opportunites
- books and dvds
- clothing and music
and
- "metowe Academy" youth leadership training camps
and all this based on a massive, inspired staff of volunteers
'HOW THEY DO IT' VIDEOS
Marc and Craig @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVc5Pd_0YfQ&NR=1
Free the Children @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oR7TQOCsis
!! We Day @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yN4hnpi0Sg and @ http://www.freethechildren.com/weday/
!! Me to We Academy @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnUVhOuhOvU
Me to We Leadership @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sotyH1nzz2g
Me to We School Speakers @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-O1Y_5CvQk
Me to We Speaker Michel Chikwanine @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69JgbJnfUlk
Me to We Speaker Spencer West @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFYWK8iVQKs
Me to We Speaker Louise Kent @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRDg5B3qd9I
Me to We Trips @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J9ZqW5KyDE
*If there's one thing I miss, then it's accrediting the (probable) source that inspired their major slogan 'we are the generation we have been waiting for'.
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