This Day in History || The Lukodi Massacre
Today marks the 12th anniversary of one of the most brutal attacks committed by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in northern Uganda. On May 19th, 2004, more than sixty people lost their lives at the hands of Joseph Kony’s army in what has since been called the Lukodi Massacre. Last month, our Invisible Children team […]
Who runs the world? Moms like Melanie.
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating one of the best moms we know. Meet Melanie Zawadi, Invisible Children’s Head of Office in DR Congo. Back in 2010, when Invisible Children first started working with communities in DR Congo (DRC) targeted by LRA violence, Melanie was one of the first community leaders we met. We were introduced […]
Behind the Scenes || 2016 Regional Summit
Last month, the Invisible Children US team headed to central Africa for our 2016 Regional Summit. This Summit is a time for us to meet in person with our staff and partners who do the day-to-day work of ending LRA violence and helping communities recover. It’s an important opportunity to listen to the voices of […]
THREE KILLED AND TWO WOUNDED BY ELEPHANT POACHERS IN GARAMBA NATIONAL PARK, DRC
Our Invisible Children team grieves the loss of three park rangers in Garamba National Park who were killed this weekend in clash with armed poachers. Our hearts go out to the families of these fallen rangers, and to our colleagues at African Parks who continue to courageously protect some of our world’s most endangered and […]
La hausse des enlèvements d’enfants par la LRA dans l’est de la RCA démontre la ténacité de Kony
Un projet de Invisible Children et The Resolve LRA Crisis Initiative +Hausse de la violence par la LRA dans l’est de la RCA en 2016, y compris l’enlèvement de dizaine d’enfants +Les attaques et les enlèvements de la LRA persistent au Congo, motivés par le braconnage des éléphants +Malgré des défections de haut profils, moins […]
Spike in LRA child abductions in eastern CAR highlights Kony’s resilience
A project of Invisible Children and The Resolve LRA Crisis Initiative + Surge in LRA violence in eastern CAR in 2016, including abduction of dozens of children + LRA attacks and abductions persist in Congo, driven by elephant poaching + Despite high profile defections, fewer LRA fighters escaping in recent years + Presence of LRA […]
Raise your hand if you love Ananda Robie
This month, we said “Au Revoir” to one of our very best, the incomparable Ananda Robie. Ananda first joined the Invisible Children team in 2011 as a National Tour “roadie.” She arrived bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, wearing her now-infamous homemade roadie sweatshirt — a memorable entrance for which we will forever tease her….and forever love her. […]
TOP KONY COMMANDER SURRENDERS IN CENTRAL AFRICA | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Over the weekend, former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander and one of Kony’s personal bodyguards, Okot George Odek, defected in the town of Pambayamba, Central African Republic (CAR) and is currently with authorities in Obo, CAR. With the help of our team on the ground in Obo, we will continue to update this blog with […]
CITIZEN || Celebrating Advocacy Wins in 2015
Throughout 2015, we called on you to speak up and urge your leaders in Washington to stay committed to ending Joseph Kony’s violence and helping communities in central Africa rebuild their lives. As usual, you stepped up to the plate big time. Thousands of you participated in local lobby meetings (and looked great doing it, […]
FROM THE ENOUGH PROJECT || The Dominic Ongwen Trial
For the past week, the world has watched as the trial of former LRA Commander, Dominic Ongwen moved forward with a confirmation of charges hearing. Below, our colleagues at the Enough Project provide helpful information on how these proceedings have developed and their significance both for LRA-affected communities and for the world of international criminal justice. In addition […]