MOVE:DC // an outsider’s perspective
Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Film & Video, Krystala Skordalos attended MOVE:DC to capture it in photos for a final assignment. She was charged with creating a series of photographs unique to her own interests and voice, and as an Invisible Children supporter since 2007, she thought this event would be the perfect opportunity. Her below […]
Google’s Year in Review
zeitgeist |ˈtsītˌgīst; ˈzīt-| (noun) the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time Google’s Zeitgeist 2012 is officially out, and it’s everything we hoped it would be and more. They took the mass of Google searches from throughout the year, along with other search […]
Jon Contino // all things anchors, Americana & show prints
Jon Contino is one of those stand-out guys. If you don’t recognize the name, you’re sure to recognize his work. From working for Nike to designing lettering on a series of William Faulkner novels to owning his own clothing company, Jon’s work is highly sought after. He’s also responsible for bringing the Americana style into main stream – […]
Christmas in Uganda
What is Christmas like in Uganda? I had a chance to chat with some of the Invisible Children Uganda staff about their Christmas traditions and what the holiday season means to them. What is the holiday season like in Uganda? Germina: Stores cut prices and there are sales on things like TVs, but food and […]
My favorite product of the day // 3rd edition
It’s me again, here to let you in on my favorite holiday product of the day. It’s a bag, it has books on it, it was made by my favorite ladies at Mend. Be still my heart. Get it [HERE] before it’s gone. Which translates to I’m going to buy all of them for every […]
12 days of Christmas matching campaign
What’s better than the holidays? Not much. Except a matching campaign during the holidays. An Invisible Children supporter recently donated $25,000 to our Come Home for the Holidays campaign. I know, we’re floored too. So for the next 12 days we are matching all donations up to $25,000 in the hopes of increasing the impact […]
Thoughts on MOVE:DC // a letter from Ben Keesey
To the thousands who moved, In the days following the event on November 17, the questions I’ve been getting most often are, “How did it go?” and “Did it make a difference?” I always answer, “Incredible” and “absolutely.” A core purpose of this event was to create a really strong, lasting impression on world leaders. […]
Inside the mind of the design(er)
If you’ve ever looked on our online store and wondered how we got so fashionable (stop, you’re making us blush!) then there is one person you need to know. Juan-David Quinones, Invisible Children’s product designer. Below is his interview with one of our elves (aka our Social Media Assistant, Carl) about our 2012 holiday product […]
Our band of brothers (and sisters)
Don’t cry over spilled milk. Keep a stiff upper lip. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. Sometimes you just want some advice. Objective, sage advice from people who can shed light on any situation and have your best interests at heart. Earlier this year, Invisible Children wanted (needed #samething) just that (we […]
December 10 // Human Rights Day
June 4th is National Cheese Day. March 8th is Woman’s Day. October 3rd honors poetry. But today, today is special (Woman’s Day is special too). Today is Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day pays tribute to the Universal Declaration for Human Rights (UDHR), which was ratified 64 years ago on December 10, 1948 in Paris, France. […]