Capturing dreams // a photo blog
We’re happy to introduce a guest contributor to our blog today – Beth Kruziki, owner of Meomore, a design and photography business in Eugene, Oregon. I am a teacher. I am also an artist – teaching art and collaborating with secondary students is utterly satisfying. But perhaps most importantly, I am a mother. I nurture, […]
A little Q&A with Amy Eldon Turteltaub
As previously discussed, we have a new-ishly formed Advisory Council (but you already know that since you read our blog religiously, right?) This dream team of 22 provides advice, ideas, and support in areas relevant to their expertise which include but are not limited to human rights, entertainment, brand management, leadership, and overall awesomeness. One […]
Flu epidemic spreads to 47 U.S. states
If you hadn’t noticed, an epidemic is spreading through the U.S. No, not the Kanye West & Kim Kardashian pregnancy news. It’s worse. It’s the flu. The country is in the grip of three emerging flu or flulike epidemics: an early start to the annual flu season with an unusually aggressive virus, a surge in […]
In the hotseat with Jared & Alyx
Little known fact: more people work in our Invisible Children Uganda offices than in our headquarters in San Diego. There are 107 staff members that man the IC ship in Uganda and two of them recently flew in for a quick visit (and by quick, we mean they flew 14,000+ miles for a 3-day visit.) […]
‘Solar sisters’ spreading light in Africa
According to World Bank, some 90% of the population in Uganda lives without access to electricity. Besides the obvious inconvenience of what to do after the sun goes down, the lack of electricity leads to health hazards, financial strains, dilapidated home maintenance, and ultimately prevents people from escaping poverty. But there is light at the end of the […]
Watch it, love it, thank me later
Tell me you’ve seen New Girl. I woke up this morning thinking about last night’s episode, which solidified that it is indeed my favorite show, and decided that since I manage IC’s blog, I get to write about whatever I want. Welcome. The show follows Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and her three male roommates (played by […]
Mapping global privilege
If you came into the world today and could pick your nationality, there are at least 15 better choices than to be born American, according to a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The firm looked at 80 countries, scoring them across 11 variables to determine “which country will provide the best opportunities for a […]
Introducing the iShack
According to U.N. Habitat, 62% of the urban population in Sub-Saharan Africa lives in slums, which it describes as being typically characterized by “deplorable living conditions, a feeling of insecurity and inadequate infrastructure for basic energy, sanitation and water services.” In an effort to provide more sustainable housing in South Africa, researchers at the University […]
The daily routines of famous writers
When it comes to the art of writing, most writers will tell you they have a routine. Stephen King says that he writes 10 pages a day without fail, even on holidays. Truman Capote had to write lying down with a cigarette and coffee. Vladimir Nabokov wrote Lolita entirely on index cards. Victor Hugo wrote in […]
Here’s to the dreamers
Hello, 2013. We’re a week in and chances are your resolutions are already being modified and/or broken. Fear not – you’re not alone. My goal of thrice weekly trips to the gym has already been unsuccessful and don’t even talk to me about how my rule of no caffeine after 1:00PM is working out. While […]