The loss of language
As storytellers, we value language and words and idioms and dialects. The conversation must continue and it must remain rich. In an effort to preserve the 3,000+ languages at risk of disappearing by the turn of the century, Google has collaborated with the Endangered Languages Project. Check out the video to catch the vision. -Rachel
AMPathy Awareness
Our generous supporters never cease to amaze us, and we can’t help but share with you their passion and creativity. We’re inspired. You should be, too. Sixteen-year-old Amanda Maratta has been a supporter of Invisible Children for years, and this spring, in the midst of KONY 2012, she took it upon herself to spread the […]
Give a hug, get a hug – it’s good for your health
Small disclaimer: We’re about to get a little warm and fuzzy up in here. You’ve been warned. See, told ya. Ever feel like you just need a good squeeze from a friend to get you through a long, tough day? Ever wonder why that is? It turns out that hugging another living being has actually […]
The International Criminal Court’s new chief prosecutor
Meet Fatou Bensouda. On June 15, 2012 she replaced Luis Moreno-Ocampo as the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The new prosecutor is a native of the African nation of Gambia and studied law in Nigeria. She has previous experience as an attorney and legal adviser during the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, […]
Women in the workplace
As a young and innovative organization, we’re always working towards shifting broken paradigms. Though we focus on permanently ending LRA atrocities, we encourage supporters to engage in other important conversations across the global sphere. In her recently published Atlantic article, Anne-Marie Slaughter describes her attempt to maintain a “work-family balance” throughout her two-year term as […]
Being a mentor
Invisible Children’s Legacy Scholarship Program (LSP) mentors reach out to students in a variety of ways, like monitoring the academic performance of students, helping them improve grades, and giving them the tools to live responsibly. It’s a big job, being there to help students through the challenges they face academically and socially, so mentors have […]
No power? No worries.
It’s July, it’s really hot, and a freak windstorm just knocked out your power. Now you’re bored and sweaty and you need to cool off. Thank goodness your priorities are in order and you found a way to read this blog, because I’m about to share with you the five most awesome ways to cool […]
A new way to look at poetry
Poetry can sometimes be a tricky thing to understand. From Shakespeare and Dickinson to Silverstein and Dr. Seuss, the structure of poetry has evolved from formal verse into a way for people to express themselves in a more abstract way. Enter Structures Poetry Humans, a project aiming to redefine what poetry means by creatively documenting the […]
Subway stairs: a sentiment
What happens when you reintroduce fun into people’s daily commutes? The city gets a little extra bounce in its step. Further proof that going the distance can make all the difference. Thanks to Volkswagen for taking this initiative. -Rachel & Sammi P.S. Just be careful to watch your step. Otherwise, enjoy your trip.
On behalf of the youth
Two young Invisible Children supporters attended the United Nations Security Council’s briefing on the LRA last week. A few days before that, they accompanied our CEO Ben Keesey and assisted him in handing over the 3,729,816 signed pledges. Maya and Marcelo represented the millions of young activists that committed their support to see the end […]