ReBlog || As the world watches Ongwen, LRA adds chapter to brutal legacy
In 2015, Joseph Kony’s fighters abducted 103 people in Central African Republic (CAR). In just the first three weeks of 2016, they’ve already abducted 94 individuals. Below, our colleague Paul Ronan of the LRA Crisis Initiative provides his analysis for the sudden and extremely concerning surge in LRA activities. As the World Watches Ongwen, LRA […]
UPDATE: Trial Moves Ahead for Former Deputy to Kony
The world is watching this week as the International Criminal Court (ICC) moves forward with the trial proceedings for Dominic Ongwen, former top commander of Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Of course, everyone here at Invisible Children is watching, too. For some context, Ongwen was abducted by the LRA as a young boy in […]
Highlights from 2015: A story from the frontlines
For the last year and a half, Pauline Zerla has lived in the remote town of Obo in Southeastern Central African Republic (CAR), overseeing Invisible Children’s protection, detection, and recovery programs. As her time with Invisible Children is coming to an end and she prepares to move back home to her native, Brussels, she offered […]
A special message from our #GivingTuesday matching donor
It’s #GivingTuesday! Time to snap out of that Thanksgiving food coma and look alive. We have an ambitious goal to raise $10,000 by this Friday, and we’re going to need your help. DONATE TODAY Our dedicated and courageous staff in central Africa are eager expand our Early Warning Radio Network into communities that have been […]
This year #GivingTuesday is double the fun
Sometimes, the only way to improve something amazing is to double it. We’ve all seen the evidence: Sister Act 2. The double rainbow. Ananda Robie (did you know she’s a twin?). Well now we can add #GivingTuesday to the list. Here’s the deal: #GivingTuesday, an entire day dedicated to generosity and giving back, is only one week away. […]
Providing Temporary Host Families for LRA Returnees
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to sit down with two incredible Central African women, Mama Marie-Francine and Clementine. Mama Marie-Francine founded AFASVR (Association of Host Families for Solidarity for the Victims and Escapees), which has been one of Invisible Children’s community partners in the Central African Republic (CAR), to support children affected by LRA violence. Clementine […]
President Obama extends U.S. mission to stop Kony
A message from our CEO, Lisa Dougan, who is currently traveling through central Africa, checking in on our staff and programs in the region: ++++ Dear Invisible Children Community, I’m writing to you from Obo, Central African Republic (CAR), where I have been meeting with our outstanding Invisible Children staff, community partners, and other brave and resilient civil society leaders from […]
Did the U.S. government get a letter from Kony?
In an article published by Gawker this week, a former U.S. Marine named Jason Constantine claims to have established recent communication with Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) leader, Joseph Kony, with the help of a Ugandan former LRA commander, who has been living in Uganda for several years. According to Gawker, Mr. Constantine also claims that […]
On the radar // 8 Released from the LRA
Late last month, Invisible Children received encouraging news from Kiliwa, DRC that eight individuals were released from LRA captivity. The incident: On August 21st, a group of fishermen were met by three armed LRA fighters just east of Kiliwa, DRC. The fishermen were led to the bush to meet with five women and three boys […]
Call me, maybe?
Either you’re awesome, or we’re awesome. Maybe both? Here’s why: last week, we asked you to email your members of Congress and urge them to help stop Joseph Kony’s violence by cosponsoring the LRA Resolution. Thousands of you raised your voices. We were unbelievably encouraged, but honestly, we weren’t surprised. We know how committed you are to stopping Kony’s violence — and that […]