Nobody does it like us
Invisible Children doesn’t stop at documenting atrocities or activating youth or protecting civilians or rehabilitating post-conflict communities. We do it all. Through an integrated four-part model, we address the LRA conflict in its entirety: immediate needs and long-term effects. After Jason Russell, Laren Poole, and Bobby Bailey encountered the atrocities of Joseph Kony and the […]
Invisible Children co-sponsors human rights workshop in central Africa
In the Central African Republic (CAR), there are currently more than 25,000 people who have been directly victimized by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). These individuals impacted most severely by LRA violence are legally entitled to assistance from the CAR government to help rebuild their lives. However, of those 25,000 people, only one has officially […]
FLASH ALERT update: Last week’s flier drop
Progress Report As Invisible Children supporters you have proven time and time again that you are willing to respond at a moment’s notice to help the victims of the LRA. This month’s ϟ Flash Action Alert ϟ is a perfect example of this community rallying to see quick effective action. Here’s the quick recap of events. To everyone of […]
60 Minutes airs “Hunting the world’s most wanted warlord: Joseph Kony”
Two days ago 60 Minutes aired a segment about the ongoing manhunt for Joseph Kony. It was an informative piece about the decades-long reign of Kony and his Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), and provided detailed accounts of the atrocities that have been committed under his command. Correspondent Lara Logan joined Ugandan soldiers and their U.S. military […]
Florence // to know her is to love her
A couple of months ago I wrote a series of blogs about Invisible Children’s Teacher Exchange program. Ugandan educators were spending six weeks in the U.S. team-teaching in American classrooms and we were publishing their insights on experiences inside and outside the classroom. In sifting through their journal entries and photos, I felt a kindred connection […]
Let the games begin
Ten schools participated in the fifth annual inter-school volleyball tournament under the theme “Games and Sports Discipline the Mind,” a tournament organized by the Legacy Scholarship Program to provide an outlet for the competitive spirit among the students, preparing them for a competitive world. With teamwork and perseverance, the players gave it their all, encouraged […]
Jolly Okot // an irreplaceable heroine
When Jason, Bobby, and Laren met Jolly Okot-Andruville on their initial trip to Uganda, I think it’s safe to say that none of them knew the impact that she would have on the vision of Invisible Children. Jolly, our Regional Ambassador to East and central Africa, has been instrumental in the identity of the organization, especially in […]
Ben Keesey on #kerrystopkony
What a week. On Tuesday we sent out one of our most urgent action alerts of all time. Sitting here at my desk on Friday, I am so proud of what we accomplished on such short notice. To Recap: On Tuesday we told you that big conversations were happening that could determine the fate of the […]
A Come Home message to Joseph Kony
In 2011, Invisible Children started working on FM Radio projects across central Africa that broadcast messages from family members and former LRA combatants to encourage current LRA soldiers to peacefully surrender. The group of 28 women and children who recently defected confirmed listening to the Come Home programs that our newest supported project, UBC Radio, broadcasts from Kampala and […]
Next up: @_AfricanUnion // Twitters unite
Ten days ago the government in Central African Republic was overthrown by the Seleka rebels. Because of this, the mission to stop the LRA is in jeopardy (learn more here). In these next 48 hours, governments are deciding how to respond to this event. You have done an incredible job flooding the U.S. State Department […]