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Christened ‘Dream Factory 2’, the Uganda film team office may resemble a cool, dark cave with its blacked-out windows for easier editing and the AC always on to keep the computers from overheating. But the dream team behind the videos is anything but cold and lifeless. Jay Salbert of Fairfax, Virginia and Tony Bazilo of […]

Insomniac Events: (in·som·ni·ac e·vents) noun— A production company that amplifies concerts and music festivals with state-of-the-art lighting design, interactive circus and theatrical performances, and audience participation. Ground Control: (ground con·trol) noun— A volunteer program founded by individuals who believe in the beauty and power of helping others stay happy, healthy, and hydrated at Insomniac’s music and art festivals. […]

Invisible Children supported a new school in Dungu this month with tools and equipment, giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of trades. Dungu has been hit hard by the affects of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and has a large population of displaced people, placing an intense strain on already […]

[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.] Malika Quemarais is a champion of social justice, kindness, and good music. We asked her to […]

The psychedelic pop band White Arrows will be embarking on a national tour starting tomorrow, and we’re incredibly excited that they want to lend their voice and platform to the movement to end Africa’s longest running war. For the past few months, we have been creating limited screen print posters for one-off concerts and tours. […]

How would you like to hit the playground and find that the swings play music as you fly back and forth? Sounds pretty fantastic, right? For Montreal residents, it’s a reality. 21 Balançoires (21 Swings) is a new project from Canadian design group Daily Tous Les Jours, who are known for making super awesome public art installations. […]

This film says all it needs to say in 10 minutes. Everything is Incredible illustrates the 50-year journey of a Honduran man’s quest to construct a helicopter. Stricken with polio at a young age, Agustin gathers all the parts he needs from the trash and constructs the machine in his home. Filmed in Siguatepeque, Honduras, filmmakers Tyler Bastian and Trevor Hill […]

[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.] This past week has been a strange one. San Diego had multiple days with 100+ […]

Near the Guatemalan city of Escuinatla, the volcano “Volcan del Fuego” exploded with a series of powerful explosions on Thursday. Sending thick clouds of ash three miles into the air, the volcano unleashed rivers of lava down its flank. The explosions did not come as a surprise. The region’s most active volcano started to emit ash and lava earlier this month, but […]

São Paulo, Brazil doesn’t have any outdoor advertising. That’s right – no billboards, no bus ads, no posters. After the passing of the Clean City Law in 2006, the world’s fourth-largest metropolis even restricts the size of storefront signs. Nearly $8 million in fines have been issued to cleanse the landscape. While the mayor feels the residents “benefit” from […]