In this interview Craig talks about youth activism and the need for intergenerational collaboration. Today, because of modern technology and mass communication, young people are more aware and more informed than any other generation. So many challenges have been created by adults that it's incredibly important for young people to get involved.
Young people have a great deal to contribute.
We believe that it also takes children to help raise a village. Through Free the Children we would like to make it possible for young people to not only be the leaders of tomorrow, but to be leaders of today-in their schools, in their communities, and on a global scale. Youth need to be involved for themselves and for the greater good of society. The perspective of young people is desperately needed if we are to create a better and safer world for children, for youth, for everybody. Yet, the opinions of young people are seldom considered even when there is an issue that affects them directly.