Michelle Williams’ Broadway debut (and you)
I think its safe to say, we’ve all dreamed of attending a Broadway show and meeting with the star afterward. Well, I’m happy to tell you that those dreams can now become a reality. Enter Michelle Williams. Michelle is partnering up with CharityBuzz— a company that fundraises for nonprofit organizations through online charity auctions. The award […]
Increased U.S. support to catch Kony: it’s a big deal
Yesterday our CEO Ben Keesey brought us exciting news. The US will be deploying at least four V-22 Ospreys along with additional Air-Force Operations personnel to assist with the African Union (AU) operation to arrest Joseph Kony and end the violence of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in central Africa. Here are some of the […]
How WASH Works
In recognition of World Water Day, we are taking a look at our Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs. It’s one area under the umbrella of our Livelihoods program that we are particularly proud of at Invisible Children. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics says that between 2003 and 2010, 70 percent of individuals in rural areas had […]
Journeys Presents: Vans Warped Tour ’14
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Vans Warped Tour: a music festival that will take place in over 40 cities across the U.S. where crowds of activists, punks, musicians and angst-filled youth will spill into amphitheaters and onto blacktop parking lots. This is a festival of sound and spirit, a melting pot for rebels and culture […]
Monday Mini Mixtape: marchFOUR
Happy Monday + Happy Spring! March 20th was the first official day of spring. So, here’s some fresh music for a fresh season. Listen to these cool tracks as you picnic at the park or take a stroll around the park… okay for some reasons my strongest connotation with spring is going to the park. […]
Invisible Children welcomes announcement of increased U.S. support to arrest Kony
Late Sunday night, the Obama Administration announced its plans to deploy V-22 Osprey military aircraft to support efforts by the African Union (AU) to end the violence of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and protect civilians in central Africa. The announcement serves as a significant and very encouraging indicator of the Administration’s commitment to help […]
Rallysong campaign: exclusive SXSW recording sessions for Invisible Children
We’re excited. We’ll be the first to admit we get to do a lot of cool things in our day to day. But this is certainly one of the most exciting. What? At SXSW 2014 we took part in a mega-collaboration. We partnered with Rallysong, the crowdfunding, fan engagement platform, and several incredible music makers. The musicians involved […]
London Exhibition: “In Kony’s Shadow”
Along the Thames River runs a variety of London’s culture. From historic places such as Westminster Abbey and London Bridge, to a new age art scene and outlawed skate park – it is a hot spot for both tourists and locals to take a stroll. Located strategically along that walk is a small art gallery […]
5 things you should know about the International Criminal Court
Last Friday the ICC (or International Criminal Court) made its second ever conviction. Germain Katanga was convicted of complicity in the 2003 massacre of more than 200 people in the village Bogoro, which is in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite the regional proximity, the crimes of Kataga don’t have anything to do with the LRA, […]
Kristen Bell is at it again
Invisible Children loves Kristen Bell, plain and simple. Between her love of sloths, her support of us, and her unending desire to stand up for what’s right, we can’t get enough of her. And in case you missed it, a little over a year ago Kristen and the crew crowdfunded a Veronica Mars feature length […]