World Humanitarian Day
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing the stories of the humanitarians who made us: people who inspire us to work harder and pursue a better world. Today is World Humanitarian Day; and today, we celebrate you. We exist because of your support, your hard work, and your belief that where you live shouldn’t determine whether you live. YOU […]
Reblog from The Resolve // Healing their image: Congolese perceptions of MONUSCO
The following article is reblogged from Paul Ronan and our partners at The Resolve. Since its founding in 2007, The Resolve LRA Crisis Initiative has worked to end violent atrocities perpetrated by the LRA and to support the sustainable recovery of communities in East and central Africa affected by LRA abuses. Ronan’s recent article about MONUSCO troops (UN peacekeeping mission) in Democratic Republic […]
Conflict in Gaza // Our liberty is bound together
As conflict reignited between Israel and Palestine in Gaza, you, our supporters, have called on us to respond. We know this is a terrible conflict that has changed the lives of thousands of people. It is with this somber understanding that we attempt to summarize our thoughts on the conflict in Gaza. First off, we […]
5 lessons from the #FourthEstateRetreat
Last weekend, 35 of our top supporters from across the nation pack their bags and hop a plane, train, bus, or car and meet us in San Diego for our Fourth Estate Retreat. Collectively, these supporters raised over $300,000 during the #zeroLRA campaign. Impressive? We think so too. This event was not only an opportunity […]
Humanitarians who made us // Wangari Maathai
“Stand on the shoulders of giants.” It’s Google Scholar’s slogan, but it could just as easily be ours. The work we’ve done and continue to do is only possible because of others who have come before us. The United Nations designated August 19th as World Humanitarian Day. It is a day to celebrate the work of […]
On the road // Kindness is common
We’ve been keeping tabs on our Warped Tour Roadies, Nathan and Catherine, 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. This week, Catherine reflects on some of the random acts of kindness she’s seen on tour. And from what we can […]
Humanitarians who made us // Gary Haugen
“Stand on the shoulders of giants.” It’s Google Scholar’s slogan, but it could just as easily be ours. The work we’ve done and continue to do is only possible because of others who have come before us. The United Nations designated August 19th as World Humanitarian Day. It is a day to celebrate the work […]
Reblog // Masculinity and violence in DR Congo
In 2011, Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) was named the worst place in the world to be a woman. According to the statistics, 48 women are raped every hour in DR Congo. And it’s believed that many rapes go unreported. While this trend of sexual violence in conflict is often discussed as a women’s issue, the perpetrators […]
From the staff // What we’re reading this summer
Summer is the time for backyard barbecues, sandy shoes, outdoor games, the perfect playlist, and a good book. While we enjoy a near-endless summer in San Diego, the sentiment is not lost — summer is the best time to catch up on all those books we’ve been wanting to read. We can’t pass up an opportunity to hang […]
Humanitarians who made us // Dan Eldon
“Stand on the shoulders of giants.” It’s Google Scholar’s slogan, but it could just as easily be ours. The work we’ve done and continue to do is only possible because of others who have come before us. The United Nations designated August 19th as World Humanitarian Day. It is a day to celebrate the work of […]