IC|Citzen // Celebrating advocacy wins in 2013
Political advocacy has always been a vital part of Invisible Children’s DNA. We believe that an end to LRA violence requires the commitment of regional and international policymakers, and that governments have a responsibility to protect the rights of all citizens — especially those most vulnerable to injustice. Ever since our first Uganda Lobby Day […]
Supporter Spotlight // It’s all in the family
Activist, Father, Grandpa, Gardener…Jeff Man plays multiple roles and defies many stereotypes because of a very powerful force behind him – his family. Bear with me on this one, the list is lengthy: Leah, Wife Cliff, Son Michaela, Daughter-in-law Megan, Daughter Emmanuel, Son-in-law Sarah, Daughter Rachel, Daughter Hannah, Granddaughter Every single one is at the […]
Supporter Spotlight // Sara’s first lobby meeting
Meet Sarah. She’s an Invisible Children supporter who recently sat down at her first lobby meeting to discuss the LRA with her local representative. It takes young leaders like Sarah to mobilize and speak with local leaders about the issue to ensure that our politicians follow through and take action against the LRA. Here is […]
Supporter Spotlight // Emma and Carolyn
Emma Williamson and Carolyn Oliver, through their dedication and conviction, are proving that well being on a global scale begins with the individual. Emma was inspired by our mission and wanted to get the word out. While still in high school, she got in touch with us to host a screening and our Roadies traveled […]
We passed a bill, but we’re not done // IC CITIZEN
Thanks to your voices and dedicated commitment, earlier this year we proudly announced Congress passed the expansion of the Rewards for Justice bill (S.2318), aimed at strengthening efforts to arrest Joseph Kony. On January 15, President Obama invited Invisible Children to join him in the Oval Office as he signed it into law. To start […]
Citizen Spotlight: The Right People, In the Right Places
This spring, Invisible Children’s Citizen team (our in-house political advocacy gurus) have been working together with incredible activists across the country to make sure some key members of Congress, with special positions of influence, stay committed to bringing Joseph Kony to justice and supporting communities targeted by LRA violence. When 12-year-old Ciara Doherty answered our […]