Free The Children (FTC) was originally founded by Craig Kielburger in 1995 when he was just 12 years old. Since its founding, FTC has become the world’s leading youth-driven initiative, inspiring an entire generation to stand up and have their voices heard.

FTC projects in countries around the world help alleviate poverty by providing villages access to clean water, education, healthcare, food security, and alternative income sources. The McMaster chapter raises awareness for FTC campaigns and projects, and picks one project a year to raise funds for.