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Repurposing has become a buzz word for designers and ecologists over the past several years. The concept has little resistance and plenty of benefits. It’s cost effective, great for the environment, and aesthetically pleasing. Architecture and design firms Perkins+Will, Group8, and many others are taking repurposing to a whole new level and are arguably creating a […]

When we heard the news that an LRA commander had been killed, we wanted to talk to an expert about that meant, exactly. We know it’s a big deal, but why? Luckily Sean Poole knows what he’s talking about and was in the country and available to chat. What’s your name and job title here […]

At around 10AM, the sewing machines come to a stop and the ladies of Mend gather outside to take tea, share stories, and even do some hair styling. Mend improves the quality of life for women in Gulu, Uganda, who were directly affected by the LRA conflict. This social enterprise produces high-quality handbags while providing […]

When filmmaker James Spione wanted to premiere his documentary Incident in New Baghdad in Los Angeles in order to make it eligible for Academy Award consideration, he turned to Kickstarter to garner support. Through the crowd-funding website, Spione was able to raise $11,000 and premiere his Tribeca-winning film in the city of angels. New Baghdad was nominated […]

Invisible Children treasures organizations that join in the fight against social injustice and actively address the needs of those who are overlooked by the rest of the world. HEAL Africa is a non-profit organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo that is making a difference by addressing disease, poverty, and the oppression of women. In […]

When Jamie Tworkowski first envisioned the Heavy and Light Tour, he dreamed of an evening of songs, conversation, and hope. He didn’t want a benefit show, but rather an intimate setting where people from all walks of life could come together for one night, share in the human experience, and come alive through music and the […]

In less than a year, El Salvador’s culture has socially and economically transformed because of a truce that has carried on since March 2012 between two of it’s largest gangs—Bario 18 and MS-13. With 50,000 active gang members and 10,000 in prison, the region is considered one of the dangerous places in the world. In a collaborated effort […]

Something uniquely special happens when you’re traveling. Lives intersect, cultures collide, adversity happens, and soon you lose count of all the unforgettable moments. But no matter what happens, you’re left with something that will be with you beyond the exploration and adventure — experience. Being globally connected through technology easily causes us to forget how “unconnected” the world could […]

Driving home from Little League practice one day, 9-year-old Will Lourcey saw a homeless man with a cardboard sign that read “Need a meal.” So he told his mom he wanted to do something. And do something he did. Taking on the issue of hunger in his community, Will started FROGS: Friends Reaching Our Goals. […]

Ryan O’Neal, the man behind Sleeping At Last, is one of the most productive musicians around and one of the most dedicated artist supporters Invisible Children works with. In 2011, Ryan released an EP every month in a project entitled Yearbook. His current effort – Atlas – is an even more ambitious feat. He has […]