Two LRA rescued by Ugandan military
On Friday, August 24th, Ugandan military clashed with LRA forces led by ICC indictee Dominic Ongwen, freeing two LRA and capturing LRA supplies. Via NewVision: The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has captured ammunition and household equipment in a fresh attack on Joseph Kony’s LRA rebels in the Central African Republic (CAR). The UPDF also rescued […]
safe ha·ven: A place of refuge or security
Today, the Enough Project released its latest issue brief and map illustrating access that troops pursuing the Lord’s Resistance Army have in the region. The publication details the issue of LRA safe havens in Congo, the Central African Republic, and Sudan and offers solutions for battling this continuing problem. In all three countries, the existence […]
Burma’s continuous struggle
Since its independence in 1948, Burma’s history has been written by a string of ethnic and political rebellions in what has left the country in a state of civil unrest. This past May, tensions between Arakan Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims escalated after reports of three Muslim men fatally attacking an Arakan Buddhist woman. On June 3, a group of Arakan villagers retaliated […]
A legacy few can match
Many can inspire, but few can claim the title of legend. One legend, Neil Armstrong, passed away on Friday after complications of heart surgery. The first man to walk on the moon was 82 years old and leaves his wife, two sons, a stepson, stepdaughter, 10 grandchildren, a brother and a sister – and a legacy few can match. In the […]
Monday Mini Mixtape #29
[Invisible Children Music: We firmly believe that music has a necessary role in giving social movements tremendous amounts of momentum. It is a universal language, and at Invisible Children, it’s important for us to be a part of that language.] [Photo Cred] Mellowfied is the theme of this Monday Mini Mixtape. Grab it HERE and […]
Turning the world inside out
In 2011, an artist from France named JR (#nolastname #mysterious) was selected for the Ted Prize and awarded $100,000 for a global art project called The Inside Out Project. JR takes photos of people across the globe in their “true face”, and with the help of wheat paste, posts these photos in bizarre places. Since 2011, […]
Attic find: long-lost MLK recordings
One man in Chattanooga, Tennessee, found something more than just old Christmas decorations in the attic. While searching through his father’s attic, Stephon Tull discovered a reel-to-reel case entitled “Dr. King interview, Dec. 21, 1960.” Playing the old tape, he actually discovered a voice resembling Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tull was shocked. The recording is from 1960, when Tull’s father was […]
The decision to escape
Invisible Children works with six FM radios in the LRA-affected regions to encourage LRA surrenders through “Come Home” messaging. This messaging has been proven effective. In a study done by Conciliation Resources, an international peace-building NGO, 89% of the ex-LRA interviewed cited “Come Home” radio messages as having the most influence on their decision to […]
Dear Fans… Love, Vans Warped Tour
A Big Thank YOU To Warped Fans Another amazing summer on the Vans Warped Tour has come and gone and well there’s just one thing left to say… THANK YOU!! Thank you to all of the bands, the production staff, security, non-profits, sponsors, and of course the fans! The Vans Warped Tour would not be […]
1968 Summer Olympics: Protest from the Podium
At the ‘68 Summer Olympics, Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Peter Norman defined the games with an iconic image of the civil rights movement. Two athletes stood on the podium with their heads down, arms in the air and fists clinched. The third athlete stood in silent solidarity. The trio’s courage and boldness was a […]