Why turmoil in the Central African Republic and South Sudan is dream come true for the LRA
To start, let’s agree that the violent crises unfolding in both the Central African Republic (CAR) and South Sudan deserve our attention. Every human being deserves protection from violence and the promotion of their basic human rights — and that alone should compel us to seriously and thoughtfully engage the injustices taking place in CAR and South Sudan. Furthermore, the […]
Who runs the world? Girls. // Hailey Mitsui-Davis
Who runs the world? Well, according to Beyonce, it’s girls. And if that’s true, Invisible Children will soon take over. Invisible Children’s office is packed full of some of the most impactful and talented women in the field today. The women in the San Diego IC office are truly paving the way for so many other young […]
TED Talk Tuesdays // Why buses represent democracy in action
Here’s an accompaniment to your Tuesday morning coffee: a TED talk from Enrique Peñalosa, the former mayor of Bogotá (that’s the capital of Columbia), asking us to realize that the way we respond to the “conflict for space between those with cars and those without them” in our cities “is a matter not just of sustainability but […]
Who runs the world? Girls. // Emily Wilkinson
Who runs the world? Well, according to Beyonce, it’s girls. And if that’s true, Invisible Children will soon take over. Invisible Children’s office is packed full of some of the most impactful and talented women in the field today. The women in the San Diego IC office are truly paving the way for so many […]
Art as Activism // Witness Uganda
Here is a bit of inspiration for your Thursday. Having won a number of awards and acclaim, Witness Uganda held its first performance at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts just two days ago. The production team has already shared the performance with students and audiences around the world and began making headlines again after […]
Uganda: Photo Friday
Remember Opono Opondo? Since escaping from the Lord’s Resistance Army in August, Opondo went through counseling and support at the World Vision Children of War Rehabilitation Center in Gulu, Uganda. He has now been permanently reunited with his family. We continue to celebrate successes throughout his reintegration process, including a recent surgery to repair injuries he […]
From the long road south // Jedidiah’s updates from his bike trip to Patagonia, Entry #4
I’m almost to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, a part of the country less touched by tourism, raw with jungle, and Rastafarian culture. Everyone says it is more dangerous than the west coast, but I don’t give those warnings much credence anymore. This entire trip has been a warning from one local about the […]
On the Radar (and a little more…): January 25— Two boys abducted in DRC
The incident: January 25th, 2014 Two boys were abducted on January 25th near Ngilima, DRC. They are just 12 and 13 years old. The LRA came to their village and looted food and other items from households, before kidnapping the two boys. As of late 2013, 49% of abductions were short-term, meaning victims were held […]
The best-dressed Guinness commercial ever
When I think of beer commercials, the first thing that comes to mind usually isn’t “colorful and inspirational central African subculture”. Shockingly enough, Guinness somehow managed to pull it off. Enter Sapeurs– culturally distinct men in the Democratic Republic of Congo who take the phrase “dress to impress” to a whole new level. This advertisement […]
Uganda: Photo Friday
Sights from the field: escapees from the Lord’s Resistance Army briefly stay at the Children Protection Unit (CPU) in Gulu before they are transferred to the rehabilitation center for further support and counseling. This quiet property stands just outside of town, home to unique buildings and this enormous tree.