A vehicle transporting Invisible Children defection equipment was ambushed by armed LRA forces about 28 kilometers from Obo, Central African Republic (CAR). Security forces shot one of the assailants, and the civilians all fled into the bush. The vehicle was found completely burned a few hours later – valuable solar panels, generators and batteries that were used for community trainings are gone, presumed stolen by the LRA.
Our 72-hour goal
Help us raise $30,000 to replace the equipment taken by the LRA so we can continue to empower citizens in CAR to safely accept LRA combatants who surrender and take part in dismantling the LRA from within.
What was the stolen equipment used for?
Invisible Children’s staff in central Africa is working with local partners to facilitate locally-led community workshops and mobile cinema screenings. These give communities in LRA-affected regions the training they need to take part in the regional effort to peacefully dismantle the LRA from within.
Help us reach 30,000 people in Central african republic
“We must offer forgiveness to the LRA fighters. If we do not try to accept those who try to surrender, we will not know peace.” Oliver, young community member.
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