From The Observer: thoughts on Grace
A Ugandan newspaper, The Observer, recently published an article on Legacy Scholarship recipient and former Invisible Children Roadie, Grace Obalim. She discussed her past achievements, current responsibilities, and future ambitions. Nkumba’s iron lady lives for the afflicted “Grace is an achiever. She is so principled and if you are working on a policy and a […]
The (hopeful) comeback of books
There’s just something about a library. They seem so regal with their rows & rows of books, and I literally feel smarter when I enter one. In the past decade libraries seem to have lost their value to a gazillion different electronic devices, making all the world’s knowledge instantly available to anyone who desires it. […]
A valentine for our donors
Our donors are the most incredible people we know. The work that we do is only possible because of their generosity. Period. There aren’t really words to fully describe how much we love them, but in an attempt to articulate our feelings, here are some thoughts: They are the Batman to our Robin, the Sherlock Holmes to […]
Our Art & Film team takes on Sundance
Our Art & Film team watches a lot of documentaries to learn technique and get inspired. They recently traveled to Park City, Utah to attend the Sundance Film Festival and designed the below infographics and video to let everyone know which films were their favorites. Creative shenanigans at their finest. Photos of our team at the […]
Reported LRA involvement in illegal ivory trade
The recently published LRA Crisis Tracker 2012 Annual Security Brief highlights the past 12 months of LRA activity. Included in the comprehensive analysis is the alleged LRA involvement in illegal ivory trade based on reports from numerous escapees. Officials in Congo’s Garamba National Park believe the LRA is deeply engaged in the illegal trade, with the groups’ […]
Walking Out of Eden
About 60,000 years ago, our ancestors took the first steps out of their prehistoric African “Eden” to begin exploring the earth. Writer Paul Salopek has set out to recreate that epic journey on foot, starting in Ethiopia and ending at the southern tip of South America. Impressed by his dedication? Be even more impressed when […]
What would you write in a letter to Kony?
Whitney Brammer was an IC Roadie in the Spring of 2008 and is currently a teacher in Florida. She recently visited our San Diego office and brought along a slew of letters that her students wrote to Joseph Kony after learning about his reign with the LRA. Below is an intro from Whitney, and then […]
Lessons in life from a nine-year-old
Driving home from Little League practice one day, 9-year-old Will Lourcey saw a homeless man with a cardboard sign that read “Need a meal.” So he told his mom he wanted to do something. And do something he did. Taking on the issue of hunger in his community, Will started FROGS: Friends Reaching Our Goals. […]
Empowering community members through VSLA
This is all I know: I would have loved to be part of a program that helped me learn about money before I had to learn about it myself through overdraft, and bank fees, and no savings. Our Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) program in Gulu, Uganda began in 2009, and consists of groups […]
…And we’re freezing
As residents of Southern California, we’re not used to the cold weather that has plagued us this past month. We’re legitimately freezing and not ashamed of our use of blankets, space heaters, hot beverages, and incessant complaining. Here are some of our staff members trying to function in our office that has now reached temperatures […]