Behind the design // Jump First, Fear Later
Our newest campaign was built for people who live fearlessly and adventurously (read: you). Today we’re gonna clue you in on how it all started. The slogan “Jump First, Fear Later” has been a part of Invisible Children’s ethos since the very beginning. It’s one of our core values – so much so that all staff and interns learn […]
Help the missing come home // #GivingTuesday
“Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.” ―Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Today is #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to improving the world through generosity. We’re pretty excited about it, because powerful things happen when young people care about injustice in the world, and then turn their awareness into action. This […]
9 things we can all be thankful for
Sometimes it’s good to take a break from the hustle and bustle of our daily routines to really stop and reflect on the amazingness of being alive. No matter where you’re at, take a couple minutes to appreciate the simple fact that you’re here and that you matter. In honor of this week’s theme of gratitude, […]
#KonyInKingi Update: Thank you for taking action
Last week, we asked you to tweet at your leaders and demand that Joseph Kony be held accountable for this crimes – and you came through. Together, you sent over 3,000 tweets. #Victory Because election season is here, we are still waiting to hear back from many of your representatives, but we know they’ve received the message…and we’re […]
Words we live by // The Rebel’s Manifesto
We stumbled upon the most inspiring list ever during a solid afternoon of #10 – and now we’re putting #3 into action. These “13 commandments” resonate with a ton of our life mottos here at Invisible Children (like 5, 7, 8…). We think they deserve to be tacked on your bedroom wall, shared with your Facebook friends, tattooed […]
Reblog // Army: Messaging leads to mass defections from Kony
October 2014 Over the summer, defections and releases from the LRA skyrocketed. Almost 100 men, women and children returned home – the most we’ve seen since we expanded our central Africa programs in 2008. The “why” behind those incredible numbers? Successful defection messaging, according to a recent article from Army Times. And we have to agree. […]
Welcome Home // Released women and children return to Uganda
What gets us more excited than free Halloween candy? Well, unlimited free Halloween candy… and inspiring updates from our International Programs team. In case you missed it… Over the summer, we saw an unprecedented increase in LRA defections and releases. Since August, around 100 individuals have returned home from the LRA. Whether they were released or […]
Everyone asks how we did it // Invisible Children’s Playbook Workshop
Telling your organization’s story well is key. In the last ten years, we’ve learned a thing or two about creating a movement. We produced and launched the most viral video of all time, passed two bills through Congress, inspired and mobilized a generation, and made a large impact running primarily off of $20 donations from […]
Dance until the war ends // HeartBeats dance marathons
“Dance, when you’re broken open. Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you’re perfectly free.” –Rumi There are many ways to support a cause. Some people sit for a cause, some people walk for a cause – but we are different. We dance. […]
Writing a new chapter // Meet the summer communications team
If you don’t live in San Diego (read as: if you experience four seasons instead of one), then you know that a new season means new changes. This season the weather is getting warmer, students are out for the summer, the days are getting longer, and most importantly, our summer interns have arrived. We are […]