50% off // 100% good
Our summer sale is heating up. For three days only (July 23-25) we are offering you 50% off EVERYTHING in our store. From Mend bags to our custom design shirts to men’s shoes, we want you to stock up on all styles IC. But what are the hottest of the hottest items on sale? We pillaged the […]
5 fun things to look for on our new website
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out our new website. We got a facelift, and we are looking fresher than ever (cue the popped collar). Our web team has been hard at work creating the most interactive, easy-access site we’ve ever had. They did a great job (I mean, just look at this blog […]
Massive defection of rebels in DR Congo // Why it matters
First, let’s lay some groundwork. Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is roughly the size of Europe. You read that right, one country that is the size of a continent — pretty amazing. The area in which LRA forces operate is in the far northeast of the country. Within the same region (eastern DR Congo) […]
Unmasking Joseph Kony // 6 facts you may not know
You know his name. You know he’s been murdering and kidnapping innocent men, women, and children for almost 30 years. You know Kony and his forces have moved out of Uganda and into Sudan, Central African Republic, and Democratic Republic of Congo. But here are 6 things you may not know about Joseph Kony: 1. He’s […]
Take the risk // What our interns want you to know
So by now, your application is sent; you’re willing to put it all on the line, leave your life at home, and make an impact in your world as an Invisible Children intern. Whether you’ve already applied, are thinking about applying, or decided it’s not the right time, our summer interns want to share their […]
Invisible Children Values // Jump first, fear later
Have you ever jumped off a cliff? Okay, maybe that’s a little too much, but have you ever challenged yourself? Pushed yourself to do something that scared the bejeezus out of you? And maybe in that moment, you took a deep breath and jumped. You did it. And if you are reading this, you survived. And […]
On the radar // LRA force camped near Mbomou, DR Congo
The incident: Sudanese poachers working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) near Mboki began placing defection fliers around the edge of the Mbomou river and on the trail to Gwane, DR Congo, an area in northern DR Congo near the Central African Republic (CAR) and South Sudanese border. As the poachers headed back […]
Supporter spotlight // Joshua Causie
Joshua Causie’s story is pretty amazing. Since originally stumbling upon Invisible Children, his journey has taken him through military service in Afghanistan and taught him to live for others. Today, he is one of our biggest supporters. But we’ll let him tell you the rest. // I first heard about Invisible Children at a concert several years […]
Invisible Children Values // The power of a good idea
X-rays. Chocolate chip cookies. Post-It notes. What do all three of these have in common? They were all created by mistakes. Or rather, the inspiration for these ideas came from unexpected sources. And yet, most people don’t realize these ideas came about by mistake — we only know they were good ideas. A good idea is a […]
Update // Your advocacy on the #CARcrisis is working
On June 9th, you answered the call to urge the Obama administration to request funding from Congress for the UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic (CAR). Well, it worked – the White House submitted a funding request to Congress this week, which included $278 million for international peacekeeping efforts in CAR. Wait, can I have a recap? The United […]