Using media to protect children in war // Jump First, Fear Later
“Be humble, exhaust all your creativity, collaborate, innovate, work hard. Repeat. Isn’t this the greatest leap of faith there is?” –Lindsay Branham How would you most enjoy to spend your life, if money was no object? If you could go anywhere and do anything, how would you spend your time? We believe the most influential […]
On the road for 7,000 miles // Jump First, Fear Later
“I am still a new ship at sea. I don’t know yet that the stars are my map and the clouds on the horizon are not necessarily rain. But I am listening and getting better. My eyes are so full of wonder I can hardly see where to step.” How would you most enjoy to spend your […]
Made in Uganda // Jump First, Fear Later
“Nothing about starting a business in Uganda has been easy or comfortable. It has taught me that taking leaps of faith into the unknown is a scary yet exciting part of a life well lived.” –Courtney Poole Our newest project is a celebration of fearless youth who move forces greater than themselves. We believe the […]
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 […]
Using business to fight poverty // Jump First, Fear Later
“I am such a strong believer that people, events, and opportunities fall into place when you’re pursuing a genuine passion without any hesitation.” –Ann Wang How would you most enjoy to spend your life, if money was no object? If you could go anywhere and do anything, how would you spend your time? We believe […]
Filmmaker humanizes war // Jump first, fear later
“When I tell people what I do, I get asked quite a bit if I get nervous when traveling to war-torn countries. The answer is usually no. The more I meet people and build relationships, the less scary the world becomes.” –Ashley Gutierrez Our newest project is a celebration of fearless youth who move forces greater […]
New in the store // Jump First, Fear Later
The only people who change the world are the ones who have the conviction to jump first, fear later. What do you desire? Ignore the logistics for a minute. If you had no limitations, how would you most enjoy to spend your time? Or here’s another question: When do you feel most freely and […]
50% off // 100% good
Our summer sale is heating up. For three days only (July 23-25) we are offering you 50% off EVERYTHING in our store. From Mend bags to our custom design shirts to men’s shoes, we want you to stock up on all styles IC. But what are the hottest of the hottest items on sale? We pillaged the […]
Valentine’s Day gifts that show you care [about the world]
Some people love Valentines Day. Some people hate it. Some people have no formative opinion on it (however, I would argue that they probably verge on hating it as well). Whether you like it or not, it exists. It happens every year. And there are probably a lot of loved people in your life who […]
My favorite product of the day // 3rd edition
It’s me again, here to let you in on my favorite holiday product of the day. It’s a bag, it has books on it, it was made by my favorite ladies at Mend. Be still my heart. Get it [HERE] before it’s gone. Which translates to I’m going to buy all of them for every […]