Marc Kielburger

Marc Kielburger is a social entrepreneur, humanitarian, podcast co-host, and public speaker known for his work in youth empowerment and global development.

As co-founder, along with his brother Craig, of WE Charity, (formerly Free The Children), Kielburger has contributed to a movement engaging millions of young people across North America and the United Kingdom through service learning programs and WE Day events. His approach, including the development of the WE Villages model, has supported poverty alleviation efforts in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and has encouraged students in thousands of schools to become active global citizens.

Kielburger also co-founded ME to WE, a social enterprise that supports charitable initiatives through ethical consumerism and reinvests profits into community development. His work has been featured on platforms such as The Oprah Winfrey Show and 60 Minutes, and he has appeared alongside Nobel laureates, world leaders, and cultural figures.

He is the co-host, along with Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and his brother, Craig Kielburger, of the podcast "My Legacy." The podcast is a series of intimate and exclusive conversations that dives deep into the lives and legacies of extraordinary individuals from all walks of life.

Kielburger holds a degree from Harvard University, is a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, and is a New York Times bestselling author with several books and a syndicated column.

Kielburger has received honors including the Order of Canada, multiple honorary doctorates, and recognition as one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders. His public speaking and advocacy focus on education, human rights, and social innovation, reflecting his commitment to empowering the next generation to drive positive change.