In the News

Free The Children, our programs and our stories, have been featured in the media all over the world. Media coverage is critical to educating people on the issue of child labour and exploitation, and involving youth in making a difference. In this section you will find some of our media highlights.

If you are a member of the media, you will find our media kits and photos helpful. Contact Lindsey Coulter at lindsey@freethechildren.com or 1.647.259.3469 if you would like to book an interview or gain additional information.

Media Coverage 2009

General          

Sun Speaks, Winnipeg - Free The Children

WE Day          

VerveGirl - Free The Children’s Commitment to Change
Vancouver Sun - Dalai Lama: Tickets on sale Saturday for ‘spiritual dream team’ in Vancouver
Vancouver Sun - Me to We: "A rock concert for social good"
Vancouver Sun - The Dalai Lama headlines peace summit in Vancouver
Canada.com - 'Spiritual dream team' will meet in Vancouver this fall
Vancouver Sun - Students to hear Dalai Lama

Royal Visit          

Majesty - Welcome Back
Globe and Mail - “Student leaders honoured”
Ming Pao - “Royal event”
Saturday Sun - “Above, Princess Sophie attends a function for Free The Children…”

White Knight          

HELLO! Canada - A ‘Knight’ to Remember
National Post - She’s not in Kansas
Toronto Life - Party watch
Toronto Star - Global child rights activists bring program for at-risk students to their hometown
680 News - White Knight partnership

West Fest          

The Vancouver Sun - 'People don't want charity,' Free the Children founder says
The Province - Kielburgers get award for Free the Children

Broward School Donation          

YouTube - "APRIL2309"
The Miami Herald - Broward students are heroes halfway around the world
MSNBC - Kids raise money to build schools
Teacher Magazine - Broward kids raise cash to build schools in Kenya
WCTV.tv - Broward kids raise cash to build schools in Kenya
FOX 7 News - Broward kids raise cash to build schools in Kenya

Westen Technical commercial School Polar Dip coverage          

24 Hours - “March Dip for a good cause”
Toronto Sun - “Cold water and warm hearts”
Metro - “Frigid fundraiser”
Toronto Star - “The Chattering Class”

Break the Silence          

E-Talk - Episode#8-114 march 9th, 2009

Vow of Silence          

The Vancouver Sun - Teens vow cellphone silence to aid poor kids
Sherwood Park News - Haythorne students silent on Mar. 5
Waterloo Region Record - Standing up for silent children
The Gazette - Volunteering abroad
Fort Frances Times - FFHS students taking ‘Vow of Silence’
Edmonton Journal - Edmonton students take ‘vow of silence’ to spread child-poverty message
London Free Press - Hundreds Take Part in Vow of Silence
Toronto Star - Silent Campaign Resonates
The Manawatu Standard - Silent Kids in Poverty Protest
London Topic - Saunders students stop talking, but still send big message

California Office Launch          

Palo Alto online news - Free the Children opens office, holds rally
ABC News - Children's charity opens in Bay Area
Palo Alto online news - Free the Children office opens in Palo Alto
Mercury News - Local youth raise money for developing countries
Palo Alto Daily News - Free the Children opens doors to first US office in town
The Stanford Daily - Free the Children launches in US
Kepler's Book Magazine - Free the Children Youth Rally
The Almanac News - Calendar Listings Talks/Authors
Palo Alto Daily News - Free the Children Youth Rally with Craig Kielburger
Jen Robinson's Book Page - Free the Children Rally in Palo Alto

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