This time of year it’s easy to get swept up in the season. There are gifts to buy, parties to attend, decorations to put up and to-do lists to cross off. The holidays come with a lot of expectations and often we forget why we’re doing all this. So why are we? It’s simple: To be kind. The holidays are about spreading peace and...
November 7th, 2016 read moreAfter an intensive and rigorous, yearlong process, I’m thrilled to say that ME to WE is now a Certified B Corporation—the 150th Certified B Corp in Canada! Joyce Sou, Director of B Lab Canada, told us: “We are seeing an unprecedented amount of interest in this movement from Canadian companies as the global community continues to grow. ME...
December 1st, 2015 read moreME to WE's leadership team and the City of Grand Prairie's Youth Council partnered this October to create a two-day Take Action workshop focused on exploring local issues and reflecting on the strengths of a team. The City of Grand Prairie’s Youth Council comprises of over twenty local youth, aged 14-21. The Youth Council works together to...
November 26th, 2015 read moreWhen it comes to supporting young people in changing the world, educators and group leaders are some of our greatest allies. A ME to WE Trip is just the beginning of a journey of sustainable change for your group, can be an incredibly rewarding experience for you as a leader. Planning to take a group of young people across the world and back is...
November 24th, 2015 read moreEmbracing a colourful life What does it feel like to have coloured powder caked in your hair, stain your clothes, clog your ears and stuck between your teeth? It’s magical. This year, we were fortunate to head on a ME to WE Trip to India during one the country's most popular festivals: Holi. The Holi festival is about happiness, renewal and c...
May 22nd, 2015 read moreHow can a necklace or bracelet empower two generations of women in Kenya? You create an initiative for women, by women. Together, ME to WE and women in Kenya are celebrating beautiful handmade jewellery that reflects Kenyan culture—and looks great in your wardrobe. Attached to each piece is an even greater story of transformation. With every...
April 16th, 2015 read moreIt’s easy to see why Hannah Simone radiates that effortlessly cool vibe—she’s an actress, former MuchMusic VJ and passionate about girls’ education—not to mention she also happens to be Canadian. For those reasons and many more, she’s also a Free The Children celebrity ambassador. On her recent travels to India and Kenya with ME to ...
February 18th, 2015 read moreFond memories of trips past resurface often during these frigid winter months. It’s easy to think about our amazing adventure abroad, the incredible new people we met and how great it felt to be part of something so much bigger than ourselves—especially when the climates we visited were so sunny and warm! We’ve flipped through our photo album...
February 6th, 2015 read moreIt was clear it was some sort of celebration. Chairs were set out in rows underneath large tents shielding onlookers from the hot Kenyan sun. Colourful paper garlands were strewn about and a small stage with a microphone was placed in the center of it all. A few small children started dancing and in the distance, a cluster of brightly dressed w...
January 30th, 2015 read moreDiscover what it's like to journey through Tanzania on a ME to WE Trip with Jodie, our Kenya/Tanzania Leadership Director. Picture this. As you land in mid-afternoon, you may be lucky enough to see Mount Kilimanjaro, stunning and expansive. Most people flying into this airport will be preparing to climb, endure the effects of altitude and test...
January 28th, 2015 read more