Unmasking Joseph Kony // 6 facts you may not know
You know his name. You know he’s been murdering and kidnapping innocent men, women, and children for almost 30 years. You know Kony and his forces have moved out of Uganda and into Sudan, Central African Republic, and Democratic Republic of Congo. But here are 6 things you may not know about Joseph Kony: 1. He’s […]
Photo Friday // Ignorance versus education
This Photo Friday we invite you to consider this simple thought from former Harvard University president Derek Bok: “If you think education is expensive – try ignorance.” Invisible Children has been committed to providing educational opportunities for youth and adults in northern Uganda since the organization was founded in 2005. Over the years […]
Coming full circle // Reflections from a Uganda trip winner
After 10 days of trekking around Uganda, our 15 #zeroLRA Uganda trip winners are back. They couldn’t be more thrilled to have seen in person the people and programs they’ve worked so hard to support. And from Facebook and Instagram photos we’ve been stalking, it looks like they made some time for adventuring, too – from jungle safaris […]
Take the risk // What our interns want you to know
So by now, your application is sent; you’re willing to put it all on the line, leave your life at home, and make an impact in your world as an Invisible Children intern. Whether you’ve already applied, are thinking about applying, or decided it’s not the right time, our summer interns want to share their […]
Uganda // Celebrating literacy
“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty and a building block of development, an essential complement to investments in roads, dams, clinics, and factories. Literacy is a platform for democratization and a vehicle for the promotion of cultural […]
Reblog // Ugandan troops clash with rebels in CAR
Tracking down Joseph Kony isn’t as cut and dry as it might seem. Not only does the LRA travel in dense and remote jungles, but they also operate in the same region as other rebel groups in Central African Republic (CAR). We’ve heard a recent report about Ugandan troops clashing with ex-Séléka rebels in CAR. […]
A long way home // Reflections from a Warped Tour Roadie
Our Vans Warped Tour Roadies are living on a tour bus for about 10 weeks, traveling the country to spread the word about our mission. They get to join more than 120 incredible bands and 18 nonprofit organizations on the road: they’ll hit 42 cities by the end of the summer. Nathan Garcia is one of our […]
Honoring Nate Henn // A letter from Innocent
Four years ago today, Nate Henn, a beloved member of the Invisible Children team, was killed in a terror bombing in Kampala, Uganda. Nate’s legacy is one of honor, dedication and service, and we want to honor him by sharing a few reflections from Innocent, Nate’s close friend and fellow Roadie from Uganda. // In February 06, 2010 I […]
Invisible Children Values // Jump first, fear later
Have you ever jumped off a cliff? Okay, maybe that’s a little too much, but have you ever challenged yourself? Pushed yourself to do something that scared the bejeezus out of you? And maybe in that moment, you took a deep breath and jumped. You did it. And if you are reading this, you survived. And […]
Reblog // More than 60 Nigerian girls escape Boko Haram captors
A few months ago, the rebel group Boko Haram abducted more than 200 school girls in Nigeria, and the world reacted in outrage through #BringBackOurGirls. We have been following this situation closely because (a) it’s heartbreaking and (b) because there have been a lot of parallels between Boko Haram and the Lord’s Resistance Army. This week, we’ve picked up some […]