5 things you should know about Okot Odhiambo
Invisible Children’s regional head of office, Patrick Munduga, and The Resolve’s Director of Policy, Paul Ronan, put together this piece about Okot Odhiambo. It’s been published on the Huffington Post’s blog, but because it’s so great (and for the lazy amongst you), we’re re-posting it below. Here you go: +++ 5 Things You Should Know About Okot Odhiambo Last […]
Products with a purpose // the silver bracelet
Here at Invisible Children, we’re storytellers. This runs true to the apparel, accessories, and films that we produce. Invisible Children products tell this story; products made by the people of the region, benefiting those affected most. Enter the silver bracelet. The silver bracelet is crafted out of a stunning white brass with a silver-plating. Modeled after […]
UPDATE // Unconfirmed reports of the death of Kony’s second in command Okot Odhiambo: Washington Post picks up story
On Friday we brought you the UNCONFIRMED reports that senior LRA commander Okot Odhiambo, (also known as “the one who killed the most”) may be dead. The fact that several news outlets have raced to publish the story (getting confirmation of which may take some time- though recent escapees have given further credibility to the accounts) reflects […]
How Invisible Children Uganda helped LRA-affected communities gain access to clean water
A small boy ambled up the road carrying two yellow jerry cans. He approached a nearby borehole, plopping down his empty containers under the faucet. A familiar creaking sound filled the area as he began to pump, but within seconds, it was overtaken by clean water rushing into the jugs. Besides this young boy’s visit, […]
Monday Mini Mixtape: februaryTWO
Hope everyone’s Monday is well! The weekend was wonderful. I think I’m not alone in saying it should have lasted longer. This intentionally mellow + relaxed playlist will ease us all into the work week. Cheers! 01. HALLS – ” Aside” :: This mix starts out slow with one of my newest musical obsessions, Halls. Samuel […]
On the Radar: Four Ugandans escape the LRA in CAR // Male defector corroborates unconfirmed Odhiambo reports—Feb. 9th
The Incident: On February 9th two men were hunting just north of the town of Mboki in southeastern CAR when they were approached by a group of four LRA including one man, two women, and a six-year-old child. The LRA handed the hunters a letter, written in Luo (the language spoken by Acholi in northern Uganda), and […]
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 […]
Uganda: Photo Friday
Ayer John Bosco, the Deputy Head Teacher at Sir Samuel Baker Secondary School, stands outside his home with his children. The house was built as part of the Schools for Schools project. Not only do the houses provide more comfort for teachers and their families, they have also helped with time management for teachers and […]
February 12th: International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers (aka Red Hand Day)
In May 2000, the UN General Assembly adopted into the Convention of the Rights of the Child the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict. On February 12th, 2002 the protocol came into force and international ‘Red Hand Day’, recognizing the plight of child soldiers, was established. At the core of Invisible […]
IC + The Resolve launch LRA Crisis Tracker 2013 Security Brief
Today, Invisible Children and The Resolve released the 2013 LRA Crisis Tracker Security Brief. This annual report provides analysis on all data collected as part of the LRA Crisis Tracker, providing actionable intelligence for counter-LRA actors and valuable information for the public. The report identifies five key findings from the 2013 data: 1.The LRA lost […]