Kenya was the jewel in the crown of the WE Organization's global empire. It's where they took celebrities and CEOs for life-changing "experiences" with needy children, followed by stays in their 5-star luxury beach resort. It's also where WE co-founder Marc Kielburger hired a private security firm staffed by an ex-Israeli military operative and a Sri Lankan fugitive to deal with Kenyan employees who he thought were robbing or blackmailing him. They in turn accused Marc of kidnapping them and financial misconduct. This is an explosive tale of death threats, bribery and corruption in a country where WE was supposed to be helping.
September 6, 2021
WE Charity Planned To Move To The U.S.
As the organization began its withdrawal from international-development work, Craig Kielburger floated a pivot to a major American sponsor
August 23, 2021
By Jesse Brown
CANADALAND
#705 The White Saviors
Craig Kielburger was the Greta Thunberg of the 90s – a 12 year-old kid from the suburbs who dreamed of freeing the world’s children from slavery. His activism made him famous, and he was endorsed by Oprah, the Pope, the Queen, and the Clintons. His campaign became a global movement and a powerful brand. But right from the start, there were uncomfortable questions about money and exploitation. Decades later, it all came crashing down. But the seeds of WE’s self-destruction were planted right from the start…
August 23, 2021
The White Saviors
Chapter One – The Children’s Crusade
Craig Kielburger was the Greta Thunberg of the 90s – a 12 year-old kid from the suburbs who dreamed of freeing the world’s children from slavery. His activism made him famous, and he was endorsed by Oprah, the Pope, the Queen, and the Clintons. His campaign became a global movement and a powerful brand. But right from the start, there were uncomfortable questions about money and exploitation. Decades later, it all came crashing down. But the seeds of WE’s self-destruction were planted right from the start…
August 20, 2021
All Our 2020 Corrections And Clarifications
Gathered together in one helpful place!
July 15, 2021
By CANADALAND
WE CFO Risks Contempt With Unanswered Questions
Victor Li admits to "inaccurate" credentials on WE websites
March 22, 2021
By Danielle Paradis
WE Charity Faked Its Own Death
They're still selling trips, planning youth rallies, and asking for donations
December 16, 2020
By Jesse Brown
“Regulatory Mischief”: WE Charity In Kenya
Chaos, betrayal, and espionage, at a charity for children
October 16, 2020
By Jesse Brown
WE Charity Ending Canadian Operations
Blames COVID-19, fallout from "political battles and misinformation"
September 9, 2020
By Jonathan Goldsbie
WE Founded A New Charity To Give Grants To Students. It’s Mostly Just Bought Up Real Estate.
Like some other WE entities, the non-real-estate activities of the ME to WE Foundation of Canada can be difficult to decipher