Amnesty Conference in Kampala
Conversations around the LRA conflict are often focused on atrocity, abduction, combat, and defection; but there is a critical yet relatively sidelined issue that has been the backbone of all efforts towards sustainable peace in central Africa and reconciliation in Uganda: Amnesty. Uganda’s amnesty policy is what guarantees that when Ugandan LRA surrender, they can […]
An update from our team in Central African Republic
The following post was written by Sébastien Porter, Invisible Children’s Project Officer in Central African Republic. Last month, Invisible Children CAR staff was dispersed all over the Central African Republic (CAR) making things happen. Guillaume Cailleaux, Project Coordinator, and Sébastien Porter, Project Officer, met with Invisible Children’s Regional Ambassador Jolly Okot, in Bangui, Central African Republic. […]
Jolly Okot // an irreplaceable heroine
When Jason, Bobby, and Laren met Jolly Okot-Andruville on their initial trip to Uganda, I think it’s safe to say that none of them knew the impact that she would have on the vision of Invisible Children. Jolly, our Regional Ambassador to East and central Africa, has been instrumental in the identity of the organization, especially in […]
Covering the Night with the official NYC street team
Invisible Children’s New York Street Team consists of Alex and Abby. They are the greatest. They gathered a crew, including Invisible Children’s Uganda Country Director, Jolly Okot, and our Director of Programs, Adam Finck. They partnered with Build it Green! NYC, a nonprofit that recycles and supplies building materials, and brought a group of 25 […]
D.C. is directing serious attention to Joseph Kony and the LRA
Washington, D.C., has really stepped up its game this week in regards to the LRA. Meaningful conversations are happening and we hope that informed action will follow. This uptick in Congressional attention is largely thanks to attention and pressure from citizens like you who have called, emailed, and met with your Members of Congress. Thank you, […]
Nodding Disease: mysterious illness debilitates children
Nodding disease is a mysterious illness that devastates victims, primarily children ages 5-15, by triggering a variety of symptoms including seizures, the inability to speak, and the inability to consume food. Eventually nodding disease kills many of its victims and scientists from around the world have been unable to determine the cause. This deadly disease […]