Village Savings and Loan Association // an inside look
As one of my last posts as IC’s social media intern, I wanted to write about a program in Gulu, Uganda that is close to my heart and is one of the (many) reasons that inspire me to work at Invisible Children. Our Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) program in northern Uganda is one […]
Count me in for the 360 degree concert
Being an avid concert goer, a music enthusiast, and having been to my share of festivals that go from dusk to dawn (I think they call those raves), there’s nothing more exciting to me than innovation in live music experiences. In November, London’s Flat Iron Square was taken over by ML Studio’s Marcus Lyall as he […]
Journey to the center of the art exhibit, wait what?
Imaginative, creative, and dynamic aren’t words usually associated with the stagnant-florescent-lit environments of most subway stations—or any mass transit center really. Stockholm is determined to change that. In collaboration with 150 artists, the Swedish Capitol transformed 90 of its 100 subway stations into an evolving art experience. Stretching over 68.3 miles (110 kilometers), it’s easily the largest art exhibit in […]
Game of her life // an underdog story
Ugandan teenager Phiona Mutesi is the ultimate underdog. She grew up in one of the poorest spots on earth, couldn’t read or write, and scrounged for food each day for herself, her mother, and her brother. Phiona heard that a missionary and refugee of Uganda’s civil war named Robert Katende had started a chess program […]
RECAP // 4th Annual Holiday Benefit Show
[Invisible Children Music: We firmly believe that music has a necessary role in giving social movements tremendous amounts of momentum. It is a universal language, and at Invisible Children, it’s important for us to be a part of that language.] West Hollywood got even more festive than normal on Saturday, December 15, when we hosted […]
Reflections from Global Summit speakers
At MOVE:DC we hosted a Global Summit on the LRA which consisted of a panel of leaders from countries and global institutions with the highest stake in ending the LRA crisis. It was the first time that all of these international leaders gathered to discuss the ongoing conflict and what steps need to be taken to stop […]
My favorite product of the day // 5th edition
And now, a guest contributor for today’s Favorite Product of the Day. This is my social media assistant, Carl: And these are his thoughts on his favorite product, IC’s first-ever shoes, available now through our online store: As I grow older (I’m currently 24) I’m constantly reminded that my wardrobe must reflect my growing maturity. […]
MATCHING UPDATE // Give the gift of a family reunion
If you haven’t already heard the great news, we are matching every donation up to $25,000 for our Come Home for the Holidays campaign. From now until December 23rd, you can double the impact to help us reach our ultimate goal of raising $100,000 to go towards our protection programs. Great news, indeed. [LEARN MORE] […]
Not your average Christmas tree
Have you ever seen a Christmas tree made out of ceramic dishes? Me neither. Until This Is Colossal introduced me to a design firm called Mooz. These designers have made something they’re called the “Taste Tree“, and I’m hungry just looking at it. This installation in Hasselt, Belgium stands over thirty feet tall, and has at least […]
Foreign Policy // Does the hunt for Joseph Kony have any hunters?
Similar to the newly published LRA report, Getting Back on Track, Colum Lynch wrote an article for Foreign Policy that weighs in on the unimplemented UN strategy, working with nations who don’t get along, and having the United States take a more proactive role in apprehending Joseph Kony and his top commanders. The title “Does the hunt for Joseph Kony have […]