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Sudan and South Sudan have had a tumultuous and bloody history. Too long and too bloody to recount properly here. A ceasefire took effect in 2005 and there was a tenuous peace until a referendum made South Sudan into an independent state in July 2011. But the violence has been on the rise since then. […]

In case you missed it, a few of our Artist Ambassadors took time out of their busy touring schedules to participate in Cover The Night internationally too. Check it out.

Washington, D.C., has really stepped up its game this week in regards to the LRA. Meaningful conversations are happening and we hope that informed action will follow. This uptick in Congressional attention is largely thanks to attention and pressure from citizens like you who have called, emailed, and met with your Members of Congress. Thank you, […]

“Today’s event is not about Invisible Children, it is about us,” Norbert Mao, the leader of Uganda’s Democratic Party and native of northern Uganda said at the Cover the Night launch in Gulu, Uganda last weekend. The event was organized by Gulu District Local Government in partnership with Invisible Children, Northern Uganda Media Club, Gulu […]

“I am sure it will happen one day but the man is a coward and he just keeps on running and running.” These are the words of Private Feni, a member of the Ugandan  army (UPDF) who is in pursuit of Joseph Kony. Max Delany, for CSM, spoke with Feni and his squadron, 77-Juliet, made […]

All ages are participating in Cover the Night. It just goes to show that you’re never too young to create awareness. Or too cute for social activism. Keep sending in your photos to [email protected] Want more? Check out our CTN live feed at http://www.ctn.kony2012.com

12 am. May 4th. Where are you? Probably in bed. Team Middle America? Quad Cities, Iowa. At the local movie theatre. Masks on. Waiting in line for The Avengers. 8 am. Easter morning. The majority of the world is waking up to the delicious smells of bacon and pancakes. Middle America is getting a sugar […]

“If you do your research and you can be a part of something that’s going to change humanity for the better, then you should. It’s your obligation.” -Jim Ward, Guitar/Vocals – At The Drive In My journey into social activism started when I very first started listening to punk rock music. I was attracted to […]

This morning, after the event at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, there were a series of panels at the White House on the topic of “Honoring the Pledge of ‘Never Again.’” Invisible Children’s CEO, Ben Keesey, was on a panel that discussed social media and technology. Panel Discussion: Modern Tools for an Ongoing Challenge Moderator: […]

This week’s mixtape curator shouldn’t need an introduction because hopefully you’re already stalking his every social media move, right? Good. Alex Naser-Hall: Roadie, intern, NYC Street Team and currently working on his reality TV star status. Naser-Hall is on of those people who’s taste is impeccable. He’ll usually show me a band or a label, I’ll give […]