Remembering our friend Arthur on #GivingTuesday
This #GivingTuesday, join us in celebrating Arthur, and the many Central Africans who are showing courage and making sacrifices to help their neighbors in times of need. Between now and November 27, we are raising funds to support the work of Central Africans like Arthur. HONOR ARTHUR WITH A #GIVINGTUESDAY DONATION Ten years ago, […]
Engaging Local Communities in Conservation
The areas of central Africa where we work are some of the most naturally magnificent places on earth. Here, in some of the most remote regions on the planet, people rely on their local environment to sustain them. But, as is true around the world, the exploitation of wildlife and the environment puts these local […]
Flash Action Update || Two Family Reunions
In June, we broke the news that an LRA group released 12 women and children captives to a community member in DR Congo. This LRA group also sent along a message with the community member that they would release even more women and children, but only if they heard news over the local FM radio […]
Flash Action Update || Thank you for taking action
Last week, we shared the incredible news that an LRA group in DR Congo released 12 women and children from captivity, with a message that they may release more. We asked you to help us raise the funds needed to quickly create and broadcast FM radio messages that could help encourage the release of more […]
On the Radar: two Ugandans escape from LRA in Central African Republic
Two Ugandans, including one female and one male combatant, arrived in Obo, Central African Republic in late February after escaping from Joseph Kony’s LRA. The pair, 32-year-old Bosco and 24-year-old Barbara, reportedly escaped from a group of 34 LRA late at night more than one year ago. They have since been living in the bush, afraid to surrender to local communities. […]
Celebrate Everything // Banda FM opens in Democratic Republic of Congo
Today we celebrate the grand opening of Banda FM – the first and only independent radio station in the Bas Uele district of Democratic Republic of Congo. The radio tower transmits signals over 100km and is an impressive 300 feet tall. It provides a critical means of communication from the community to members of the […]
Let’s break it down – what are you fundraising for, exactly?
As you fundraise for #zeroLRA this season, we want to make it as easy as possible to explain to others what their money is funding. The programs listed below are the ones that our International Programs Department, in conjunction with our offices and partners on the ground, say are the most effective in facilitating the […]
Community Members Record “Come Home” Messages
Radios remain the only connection that many LRA combatants have to Uganda. Because of this Willy Charles Okello, ICU’s Radio Production and Liaison Officer, continues to work with communities on producing Come Home messages. The messages are shared through FM and shortwave radio stations that reach areas in DR Congo, CAR and South Sudan. The […]
It’s all in the delivery (pun intended)
Encouraging and facilitating the peaceful surrender of LRA combatants is one of the most effective ways to reduce threats to communities in central Africa and weaken the LRA’s ability to effectively operate. That is why defection fliers are an essential part of our Protection Programs. Invisible Children works with partner organizations and local leaders to send […]
FLASH ALERT update: Last week’s flier drop
Progress Report As Invisible Children supporters you have proven time and time again that you are willing to respond at a moment’s notice to help the victims of the LRA. This month’s ϟ Flash Action Alert ϟ is a perfect example of this community rallying to see quick effective action. Here’s the quick recap of events. To everyone of […]