Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” ― Charles Dickens In times of tragedy, it is the responsibility of mankind to step up and help their neighbor. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, people from all over the world are assisting the victims in any way they can. It’s […]
What to bring to MOVE:DC
In the spirit of preparation and list-making, below is what you’ll need to bring with you to MOVE:DC. Besides sustenance to keep you alive (food, water), the most important items are your printed registration ticket and *KONY 2012 T-shirt. *Need a KONY 2012 T-shirt? Buy one [HERE] or make one! We really value DIY projects.
Travel Inspiration: Julian Bialowas
It’s been said: Follow your heart, work somewhere you love so as not to work a day in your life, and that if it’s not fun it’s not worth it. Meet Julian Bialowas – a Canadian photographer and graphic designer who is a living example of all of the above. He curates and designs for […]
Visualizing the youth vote
It’s election day in the United States and in a time where pop culture rules and politics can be easily overlooked, an apathetic youth culture can seem like an actual thing. But knowing the strength of the youth’s voice (take note of IC’s history) and its ability to change the game, today’s youth could have the greatest possibility […]
Who’s attending the Global Summit on the LRA?
Because of everyone who tweeted, emailed, and messaged their global leaders, we have an amazing line-up of people attending the Global Summit on the LRA at MOVE:DC. At the moment, we have representatives coming from Uganda, Central African Republic, South Sudan, the International Criminal Court, United Nations, civil society leaders from current LRA-affected areas, and […]
MOVE:DC Global Dance Night
The Invisible Children Music team has been hard at work the past month putting together the ULTIMATE dance party to wrap up MOVE:DC. Why? Because 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 […]
LOBBY:DC unite!
It is CRUCIAL to have action and leadership from Congress in order for U.S. efforts against the LRA to continue to work. LOBBY:DC is our best chance for that and could result in the necessary funds in next year’s budget to help stop LRA violence. So on November 16th, one day before MOVE:DC, we are […]
Hurricane Sandy’s tragic impact
Hurricane Sandy’s tragic impact – more than 113 people dead in the U.S. and perhaps $50 billion in economic losses – is a poignant reminder of the immense and complex power of nature. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the storm, and we wish you peace of mind as you begin […]
Wife and son of Joseph Kony escape and return home
Dorine, now 22, was abducted from her home in northern Uganda in October of 2002, when she was 12 years old. She has spent the past 10 years in the bush, enslaved as one of Kony’s several wives. In June of 2012, she escaped in Central African Republic with her one five-year-old son, whose father […]
Legacy Scholarship: using time wisely
Making a plan is one thing, following it is another. How to create a personal timetable and stick to it was the topic of discussion during an interactive group mentoring session for Legacy Scholarship Program (LSP) students at Gulu High School last week. The purpose of the gathering was to share ideas on how the […]