Me to We began simply. Two brothers, one basic idea: helping others makes you happy. Better yet, it also changes the world.

Free The Children founders Craig and Marc Kielburger witnessed this phenomenon countless times. In the world’s poorest places, from the slums of Calcutta to remote areas of Ecuador and all points between, they saw people with nothing giving all of themselves to their families, neighbours—even complete strangers.

The most incredible thing was: even with nothing, these people were often happier than many wealthy people Craig and Marc knew back home. They were building stronger relationships and communities. Working together. Creating a better world.

With input from the world’s leading experts on social action, Craig and Marc turned this simple idea into a philosophy. They saw how every great change begins with simple, positive actions—actions that benefit humanity as whole, but also every person with the courage and compassion to stand up and make a difference.

They shared this vision in Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World, a New York Times Best Seller that featured contributions from The Dalai Lama, Oprah Winfrey and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, among others.

Since then, Me to We has sparked a movement. It’s a way of thinking and acting at every level, and a global network of social enterprises, options and ideas unlike any other.

Ask yourself: how does your lifestyle truly affect others? How do the ways you vote, shop and think leave a mark on your community, your society, your world? Can the T-shirt on your back reflect your role within this world?

Me to We is about a shift in our thinking. It’s about spreading positive messages and letting your voice be heard. It’s about stirring your soul from complacency. It’s about embracing our shared humanity and thinking globally.

Think about it: you wake up in the morning and throw on a sweatshirt out of the laundry. You fire up the coffee pot and sit down to read the latest news of political strife in a distant country. You hop in your car and crank up the radio for the long commute to a job you loathe.

Now take a step back. Where was that shirt manufactured? Who picked the beans for that coffee? How does that faraway country’s turmoil affect the average citizen on the street? What is the economic and political reality behind these daily experiences?

Are there different choices you could be making? Are there actions you can personally take—right now—that help others? Can you reduce your environmental impact? Is there media with a more positive message? Is there a more meaningful life you could be experiencing?

Living Me to We means always asking these questions and seeking out new opportunities, helping to create a happier, healthier and more peaceful world for us all.