Nelson Mandela International Day // New hands to lift the burdens
At Invisible Children, we operate on the belief that the world can be better than it is. Nelson Mandela is an incredible example of that conviction, and his work for human rights in South Africa makes him one of our heroes. Today, we join the world in celebrating Mandela Day, a recognition and continuation of […]
Coming full circle // Reflections from a Uganda trip winner
After 10 days of trekking around Uganda, our 15 #zeroLRA Uganda trip winners are back. They couldn’t be more thrilled to have seen in person the people and programs they’ve worked so hard to support. And from Facebook and Instagram photos we’ve been stalking, it looks like they made some time for adventuring, too – from jungle safaris […]
Reblog // Ugandan troops clash with rebels in CAR
Tracking down Joseph Kony isn’t as cut and dry as it might seem. Not only does the LRA travel in dense and remote jungles, but they also operate in the same region as other rebel groups in Central African Republic (CAR). We’ve heard a recent report about Ugandan troops clashing with ex-Séléka rebels in CAR. […]
Reblog // More than 60 Nigerian girls escape Boko Haram captors
A few months ago, the rebel group Boko Haram abducted more than 200 school girls in Nigeria, and the world reacted in outrage through #BringBackOurGirls. We have been following this situation closely because (a) it’s heartbreaking and (b) because there have been a lot of parallels between Boko Haram and the Lord’s Resistance Army. This week, we’ve picked up some […]
Invisible Children’s values // All in the attitude
At Invisible Children HQ, we talk a lot about “the big why” – the purpose that drives our organization and the way we approach our mission of ending LRA violence. We have a few core values that guide our work, make us think, and challenge us to grow. Read on for a glimpse of what […]
Supporter spotlight // Olivia Snow
We seriously have the best supporters, and 16-year-old Olivia Snow is a great example. Her local paper in New Jersey picked up her story first, but we wanted to show off her support of Invisible Children, too. When she saw a “Tony” screening in 8th grade, she was inspired to get involved. Throughout high school, Olivia […]
Independence Day // Celebrating Freedom
Today, we celebrate being part of a great country that believes in freedom for all. Since the beginning, our nation has declared that all people have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Together we’ve made incredible progress toward making those universal rights a reality, but there is still a lot to […]
Intern impact // What our interns are working on
Looking for an internship that’s more challenging than coffee runs and making copies? At Invisible Children, we trust our interns with valuable assignments, and their efforts directly affect our mission to bring a permanent end to the LRA conflict. As our Executive Assistant and Director of People Operations said, “You do real work. Real projects that make […]
On the radar // Suspected LRA forces spotted in DR Congo
The Early Warning Radio Network gives communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Central African Republic the ability to report LRA activity to one another. Twice-daily security calls of LRA movement are made through high-frequency, two-way, long-range radios. Reports are transcribed, sent to our experts on the ground, the information is cross-checked, […]
On the road // Interns volunteer at Warped Tour
We’ve been keeping tabs on our Warped Tour Roadies as they travel across the country and spread the word about Invisible Children. They’ve met some incredible bands and Invisible Children supporters, and we love hearing their stories. Last week, the tour stopped near San Diego, so a few of our interns drove over to volunteer at their tent. Emily Jaumillot, […]