Blog Updates and inspiration

Confession: Until this summer, I was blissfully unaware of the world of motion graphics and animation. I’ve seen a few animated films (Frozen, anyone?) but that was honestly the extent of it. What is motion graphics and animation, you ask? Well, long answer: Motion graphics is the powerful use of video footage and/or animation programing to create an illusion of motion used in […]

Here at Invisible Children, we’re used to crazy. Especially when it comes to fundraising. We’ve thrown up, locked a man in a cage, and dunk tanked our CEO– all for the love of the cause. However, our supporters never cease to amaze us with all of the fearless and unusual fundraisers they plan. In 2013 […]

We’ve said it a lot, and we won’t apologize- Fourth Estate Leadership Summit attendees are our dream team here at Invisible Children. With #zeroLRA underway, they’ve really taken the opportunity to create innovative fundraising initiatives and our office is beyond impressed. 22 -year-old California State University student Nick Ventura is no exception. Nick put social […]

A very good friend of mine recently wrote the following: “I’m beginning to think that the far worse outcome of our lives is that we would forever remain afraid and unwilling to create something beautiful because of the conviction it requires.” When I first listened to the debut EP Don’t Forget Me by Le Wrens, I’m was immediately […]

Kunangbangate Belaha keeps a list. It’s a reminder of what has been stolen from his community in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and way a to keep track of when it is returned. Kunangbangate, also know as Kun, refers to this list as “the list of invisible children” and on it are the names of children […]

It was week one on the job at Invisible Children, and my fellow interns and I had jumped headfirst into the largest event the organization had ever thrown: the 2013 Fourth Estate Leadership Summit. From the moment we walked into the office, it was impossible to miss that something truly astounding was about to take […]

Whether we realize it or not, each decision we make is an entry into our individual life story. Each decision we make either pushes the plot forward, challenges the protagonist, changes the direction of the story, or allows the protagonist to create a new one. Eventually, each of our stories will reach an end, and […]

Meet Carl Stevens – former Prom King, sports aficionado, twin and all around good guy. He’s the face of Invisible Children’s Livestream, and this weekend he’ll be hosting the live broadcast of the 2013 Fourth Estate Leadership Summit. He’ll be rubbing elbows with our special guests (hopefully not literally, but it’s Carl so you never know) […]

We believe in the equal and inherent value of all human life. We believe that a worldview bound by borders is outdated and that stopping injustice anywhere is the responsibility of humanity everywhere. We call this ethos the Fourth Estate. AND IT BEGINS NOW. Over the next two weeks, we need you more than ever […]

We’re extremely excited and honored to announce that Andrew Belle will be the final artist to perform at the 2013 Fourth Estate Summit. He will join the roster of Noah Gundersen, Aaron Embry, Ghosh Beach, Carousel, Le Wrens, IN-Q and The Jane Doze. You’ve probably heard a few of his tunes on television, including iconic shows like […]