Independence Day // Celebrating Freedom
Today, we celebrate being part of a great country that believes in freedom for all. Since the beginning, our nation has declared that all people have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Together we’ve made incredible progress toward making those universal rights a reality, but there is still a lot to […]
Intern impact // What our interns are working on
Looking for an internship that’s more challenging than coffee runs and making copies? At Invisible Children, we trust our interns with valuable assignments, and their efforts directly affect our mission to bring a permanent end to the LRA conflict. As our Executive Assistant and Director of People Operations said, “You do real work. Real projects that make […]
On the radar // Suspected LRA forces spotted in DR Congo
The Early Warning Radio Network gives communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Central African Republic the ability to report LRA activity to one another. Twice-daily security calls of LRA movement are made through high-frequency, two-way, long-range radios. Reports are transcribed, sent to our experts on the ground, the information is cross-checked, […]
On the road // Interns volunteer at Warped Tour
We’ve been keeping tabs on our Warped Tour Roadies as they travel across the country and spread the word about Invisible Children. They’ve met some incredible bands and Invisible Children supporters, and we love hearing their stories. Last week, the tour stopped near San Diego, so a few of our interns drove over to volunteer at their tent. Emily Jaumillot, […]
Supporter spotlight // Joshua Causie
Joshua Causie’s story is pretty amazing. Since originally stumbling upon Invisible Children, his journey has taken him through military service in Afghanistan and taught him to live for others. Today, he is one of our biggest supporters. But we’ll let him tell you the rest. // I first heard about Invisible Children at a concert several years […]
Aciro Lucy // Shaping her future
When Aciro Lucy returns to school at the start of next term, she will be entering her final year of university as a candidate for her Bachelor’s of Science in economics. She is currently searching for an internship in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, that will give her real life experience in her field […]
The Musician Coalition // Playing for peace
What do Sean Parker, The Summer Set and Switchfoot have in common? They are all incredible culture makers in the music world – and they’re also stepping up as leaders for social justice as part of our Musician Coalition. We need your help to get your favorite artists onboard with our latest project, because we believe […]
Invisible Children Values // The power of a good idea
X-rays. Chocolate chip cookies. Post-It notes. What do all three of these have in common? They were all created by mistakes. Or rather, the inspiration for these ideas came from unexpected sources. And yet, most people don’t realize these ideas came about by mistake — we only know they were good ideas. A good idea is a […]
Update // Your advocacy on the #CARcrisis is working
On June 9th, you answered the call to urge the Obama administration to request funding from Congress for the UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic (CAR). Well, it worked – the White House submitted a funding request to Congress this week, which included $278 million for international peacekeeping efforts in CAR. Wait, can I have a recap? The United […]
Senior LRA commander leaves the battlefield
The LRA experienced a significant blow yesterday: senior LRA commander Opiyo Sam surrendered, along with two young women, two men and a boy. The young women and boy had been held captive for a combined total of 14 years. The Ugandan military (or UPDF), who are the largest contingent of the African Union’s regional counter-LRA force, announced […]