World Ranger Day | Uniting Rangers and Communities Through Film
July 31 is World Ranger Day. On this day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of park rangers, who bravely protect our planet’s precious wildlife. Today we recognize the crucial and incredible environmental conservation work that Rangers do. Rangers Protect Wildife and Human Communities What is a ranger? If you picture a ranger, it is […]
Developing Economic Opportunities to Prevent Violence
Invisible Children is supporting peace in central Africa by supporting sustainable economic opportunities.
Developing Local Peacebuilders in South Sudan
In South Sudan, Invisible Children is working alongside local organizations to help community leaders promote peace and improve conditions for vulnerable groups.
Invisible Children Enables Collaboration to Promote Children’s Health in Central Africa
Invisible Children’s programs are designed to support local organizers and community leaders in central Africa who are working toward the safety and wellbeing of their communities. We work alongside these community heroes to establish peace committees, provide them with training and resources, and tools to connect with each other. The goal is to help local […]
International Women’s Day : An Interview with Bénédicte and Marie Joséphat
In honor of International Women’s Day, we spoke with two of the women on our team in CAR about their role as women in peacebuilding.
Guest Post | Zande Perception on Kin: What Binds Humans Together by Isaac Waanzi
Much of Invisible Children’s work is focused in a region of central Africa largely populated by members of the Zande ethnic group. Seeking out and understanding the perspectives of Zande people is a central component of our work. So, we were excited to meet Isaac Waanzi, an aspiring Zande anthropologist. Isaac is an ethnic Zande […]
Reflections from our CEO on ICC conviction of LRA leader Dominic Ongwen
On February 4, 2021, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a verdict in the trial of former senior Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Dominic Ongwen, who surrendered to African Union forces in January 2015 after almost 30 years in the bush as an LRA rebel fighter. The ICC found Ongwen guilty of 61 out of […]
While world awaits Ongwen verdict, the LRA continues to abduct children in central Africa
On February 4th, the ICC is scheduled to issue a verdict on former LRA commander, Domenic Ongwen. Meanwhile, the LRA continues to abduct children in central Africa.
Local Approaches to Mediating Conflict between Farmers and Pastoralists
“Recurring issues near Sam Ouandja often involve tensions between pastoralists traveling from South Sudan and Sudan during the dry season and destroying farmers’ fields with their cattle. This was the case in the nearby community of Yangou Wassa, where farmers requested that ex-Seleka factions and local authorities take retributive action against pastoralists in May […]
The Gift of Going Home | Domenic Returns to DRC
After ten years in captivity and another stuck in limbo, Domenic was reunited with his family in January 2020.