VIDEO PREMIERE // Le Wrens “Don’t Forget Me”
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 receives the 2013 Peace Award during Fourth Estate Summit
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 […]
5 things I didn’t see coming at the Summit
As a staff member at Invisible Children, I witness the organized chaos that goes into putting on their events. And an event the sheer size and magnitude of the 2013 Fourth Estate Summit? Well it’s not for the faint of heart. The thought and manpower that went into pulling it off literally took a village. And […]
Common Good Exchange // Nothing But Nets
This August, Invisible Children is partnering with more than 40 organizations for the Common Good Exchange during the Fourth Estate Leadership Summit. These companies are on forefront of social change and we’re beyond proud to bring them together for an exclusive evening during the Summit. The United Nations Foundation is brining several of their campaigns […]
Common Good Exchange // The Paradigm Project
Three billion people around the world cook meals over open fires, causing families to overuse their resources gathering and purchasing fuel. Ultimately women and children are dying from the effects of smoke inhalation and forests are steadily disappearing as wood is harvested and collected for survival. The end result is also causing greenhouse gas emissions to increase around the world– […]
Educator Spotlight // Lisa Ellis
Lisa Ellis teaches Leadership at Ridgeview High School in Columbia, SC. Naturally, this incredible educator (say that five times fast) attended the original Fourth Estate Leadership Summit in 2011. We knew we had to catch up with her and learn more about her experiences at the Summit, and find out what she took away from […]
History takes attendance
When Charlie Jackson woke up on August 28th, 1963 he was a police officer, a father, and an activist. Within 12 hours, he was an iconic part of history. His face has been in museums, textbooks, and even billboards. Despite this, Charlie’s face is nearly unrecognizable without the man he stood beside on that historic […]
Common Good Exchange // RYOT News
This August, during the Fourth Estate Leadership Summit, more than 40 organizations will join Invisible Children for the Common Good Exchange in Los Angeles. The event is a unique opportunity for participants to engage with and learn from some of the most important organizations in the world. One the organizations that we’re proud to partner with is […]
Common Good Exchange // Project 7
Over the past few years, social entrepreneurship has elevated the standards for commerce and sustainability. With varying models, many social organizations base there work on a 1 for 1 model – selling goods and investing proceeds back into communities. Taking an amplified approach to the 1 for 1 model, our friends at Project 7 invest proceeds from each of its sold products into […]
Common Good Exchange // DoSomething.org
Sometimes all you need is a jump start to pursue your dreams. Luckily, this summer, we’re bringing activists from around the world to our Fourth Estate Leadership Summit, providing them with tools to make a difference in the world and in their own communities. Complete with breakout sessions, workshops, new Invisible Children media, and dance […]