Centre Elikya: photo update
Progress is continuing on Centre Elikya, the very first rehabilitation center in DR Congo focused on LRA-affected youth. Invisible Children, along with our partners, have been working diligently since January 2011 to complete construction. This new photo update features the new matron and patron houses, the girls dorm in its finishing stage, the kitchen/dining structure, […]
Full of GOOD ideas
I have a crush on GOOD magazine. I could spend hours scrolling through their awesome tidbits on culture, politics, commentary, fiction, and articles. And their newest venture has me salivating. They’re inviting people to submit a good idea (or GOOD idea, see what I did there?) or a conversation starter, post and promote it on GOOD, […]
Occupy Wall Street: one year later
Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the movement known as Occupy Wall Street. According to The New York Times, “the police arrested 185 people on Monday as protesters tried to block access to the New York Stock Exchange on the first anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street protests.” Protesters gathered and some celebrated by singing […]
Behind the scenes with the Uganda film team
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 […]
Major Tom to Ground Control
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. […]
Supporting students in community affected by LRA
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 […]
Five Songs That Matter To: Malika Quemerais
[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 […]
White Arrows Fall Tour + 2012 Screen Print Series
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. […]
21 Balançoires. That’s French for 21 swings.
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. […]
The beauty of devotion in “Everything is Incredible”
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 […]