Obama's war must be poverty
Marc and Craig Kielburger  
Our lives are made up of a series of moments – some good and others bad. Then, there are those that are truly remarkable. These are the defining moments in our lives that shape our perspectives and our personal histories.

Bush's legacy: Slaying apathy with ineptitude
Marc Kielburger  
President George W. Bush, saviour of democracy.

Ordinary Americans left out of bailout
Marc Kielburger  
Mark Seifert tours reporters around streets more reminiscent of Baghdad than Cleveland, Ohio.


Darfur crisis an opportunity for Arab League to shine
Marc Kielburger  
To say the League of Arab States hasn't had the best relations with the United States would be an understatement.

Me to We
National Me to We day challenges Canadian youth to live their lives as socially aware global citizens. Read our special section to find out more.

UN vetoes exact a toll on humanity
Marc Kielburger  
It would seem Robert Mugabe's reputation precedes him.

Sedentary culture takes unhealthy toll during Ramadan
Marc Kielburger  
September was a big month in television.

Health care for poorest is possible
Marc Kielburger  
We met Paul Farmer sitting on the steps of the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford. He's a very busy man. But on this day, he spent the afternoon talking with us.

U.K. village at forefront in fight to ban plastic bags
Marc Kielburger  
Welcome to Modbury, England, population 1,500.

What cars say about our culture
Marc Kielburger  
The van's high-beams were the only lights on the road outside of Gisenyi, Rwanda.

Minorities are neglected in 'multi-ethnic' China
Marc Kielburger  
Clad in brightly coloured costumes, 56 children paraded through the Bird's Nest stadium at last month's Olympic opening ceremony.

U.S. restrictions send foreign students elsewhere
Marc Kielburger  
Applying to university is stressful enough. Add waiting for a visa and the stress level skyrockets.

Why the world's got a crush on Obama
Craig and Marc Kielburger  
Even though the world doesn’t have a vote, they’ve already cast a symbolic one. They’re hoping the change Obama speaks of will resonate outside of the U.S.

On seeing ability, not disability
Marc Kielburger  
Ingrid Ioan says her wheelchair is not a disadvantage – just a small bump in the road.

U.S. campuses abroad bridge cultural gaps
Craig and Marc Kielburger  
Twice-a-week in the U.S.-Arab Encounters course, the professor sets up the videoconference screen at the front of the classroom.

Sports help push peace message
Marc Kielburger  
At 8 years old, Nsenga's hands move over the dried banana bark with the experience of a trained craftsman.

Protecting Sudan's fragile peace
Marc and Craig Kielburger  
Rebuilding hasn't been easy for Abyei, Sudan. Recently, the town's population swelled. Thatch-roofed huts popped up along Abyei's rutted streets. Oil fields dot the landscape, pumping about 500,000 barrels per day.

Treatment of Khadr inexcusable
Marc Kielburger  

Rehabilitating child soldiers is the standard in even the deadliest war zones. Then there's Khadr.

Strange Olympic bedfellows
Craig and Marc Kielburger  
As some countries consider boycotts, George W. Bush recently confirmed he will attend the opening ceremonies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Farm subsidies favour the rich at expense of poor
Craig and Marc Kielburger  
Japan is the place to be if you're looking for a real spa treatment. From daily massages and relaxing music to a diet of imported food and cold beer, nothing is too luxurious there.

Singing an anthem is 'a powerful way to build a bond'
Craig Kielburger  
It was Israel's Memorial Day. We stood in a pristine white building in downtown Tel Aviv, listening to the music. Our translator leaned in and whispered the lyrics.

Making homes affordable in Mumbai
Marc and Craig Kielburger  
Walking through the slums of Mumbai is never easy. Rows on rows of corrugated tin shacks line the narrow streets, most of them rusted and seemingly on the verge of collapse.

Mbeki has chance to help Zimbabwe - and himself
Craig and Marc Kielburger  
As next week's runoff election approaches, the future of Zimbabwe hangs in the balance. A victory by the opposition means renewed hope after decades of corruption. Another stolen election by President Robert ...

Burma crisis wake-up call for the UN
Craig Kielburger  
How do you get humanitarian aid into a country refusing help?

World food crisis hinders war on poverty
Craig Kielburger  
It's been a hard year for Andrea Daquilema.

Canada must revitalize role as UN peacekeepers
Craig and Marc Kielburger  
Like all good soldiers, Robert O'Brien is very matter-of-fact.

Maple sap tasty option to petroleum
Craig Kielburger  
As a society, we are so immersed in oil that we brush our teeth in it – literally.