Blog Updates and inspiration

Traveling across this country, we have met people with the biggest hearts who open their homes, schools and communities to us with love and open arms. It amazes us each day to see people we have never met before cook us their treasured family recipes, leave us encouraging notes on the toaster in the morning and sit with […]

Meet team CalVegas. We are comprised of energy, great hair, fierce dance moves, and a whole lot of sass. We come equipped with glitter and “that’s what she said” jokes. We live to laugh and love, so open up those arms of yours because here we come. We are beginning our 7th week on the road, and […]

This morning I woke up overly excited for the day. Reason: today was “Take your child to work day”. So I went with my step mom to the Invisible Children headquarters where she works as a writer. The instant you walk in you are immersed into a fun, artistic atmosphere. I was introduced to a […]

The social media phenomenon that prompted much of the Arab Spring was a key inspiration for the themes and message behind KONY 2012. The connectivity allowed by social media gave people the platform to voice injustice, their frustrations, and gather support from like-minded citizens. The internet freed the movement to transcend borders and rally global […]

Hey there! Kimmie and Dan here. In case you are unfamiliar with who we are, we have been sent out on assignment by a non-profit organization, Invisible Children. Both of us have a history with Invisible Children, and were beyond pumped when the opportunity to take it to another level came our way. We did […]

Sitting at her sewing machine, Lamwaka Milka sings along to the radio playing local tunes, engaging in lighthearted conversation with the other seamstresses and bursting into laughter when she finds the song lyrics funny. Early in the morning when the staff at Mend arrive to open the office, it’s not uncommon for them to find […]

Invisible Children believes in the equality of all people around the globe and is in no way an anti-gay organization. We stand firmly against any form of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill that has been proposed in Uganda, and commend the tremendous progress the Ugandan LGBTI community has made in showing the world that gay rights are […]

While some countries in Africa carry a solid democratic tradition, others are interrupted by military coup or electoral fraud. The situation is ever changing and the temperature is never certain. While there seems to be a steady progression towards a regular democratic process in most of Africa, this forward movement is checked by failed attempts, corrupt […]

Neon Gold + Communion Music + Invisible Children = Best. SXSW. Everrrr. After a long Austin Craigslist search we found a guy who was moving houses and looking to get rid of a piano. With some help from Aaron, Matt (Delta Spirit tour roadies) and Alex (Austin Street Team) we hauled that sucker to a […]

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again- We here at Invisible Children so whole heartedly believe in the power of music. That’s why we have an entire team designated to working with artists dedicated to helping raise awareness about the LRA and funds for programs on the ground. While it may not be […]