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Empowering community members through VSLA
January 24, 2013 by Krista Morgan
This is all I know: I would have loved to be part of a program that helped me learn about money before I had to learn about it myself through overdraft, and bank fees, and no savings. Our Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) program in Gulu, Uganda began in 2009, and consists of groups [...] Read More
Beyond Politics
October 17, 2012 by Jedidiah Jenkins
Watching Mitt Romney and Barack Obama waltz around each other in a smug fact-war sparring match is a surreal experience. Suddenly, the iconography and grandeur of the political system becomes human: approachable and reproachable at the same time. The debates have been both informative and mind numbing, for me mostly numbing. I am certain that [...] Read More
How far will a mentor go?
July 27, 2012 by Bethany Williams
Visiting the homes of students in remote locations takes perseverance. Especially during the rainy season when roads are less than easy to traverse. But the Invisible Children (IC) mentors will not be fazed. Last week, IC mentor Betty set out to visit the parents of some of the students she mentors in the Legacy Scholarship [...] Read More
IC-supported FM Station opens in DRC
June 28, 2012 by Brady Peters
For the past several years, communities in LRA-affected areas have been broadcasting messages by way of FM radio stations with the knowledge that LRA combatants are listening while they walk through the dense Central African forest. In fact, one of the most cited reasons for the surrender of LRA combatants is “come home” messaging, much [...] Read More
Flux Pavilion: New track & statement about his support for IC
April 30, 2012 by Kenny Laubbacher
“I Can’t Stop” was the perfect song at the end of KONY 2012. It was empowering, huge and full of energy. Flux Pavilion, a powerful force in the EDM community, just released another masterpiece that makes you feel like you’re dancing in slow-motion on a cloud. I guess it’s appropriately titled DAYDREAMER. Flux and his [...] Read More
AT THE DRIVE IN give their first interview together in 11 years to advocate for Invisible Children
April 24, 2012 by Kenny Laubbacher
“If you do your research and you can be a part of something that’s going to change humanity for the better, then you should. It’s your obligation.” -Jim Ward, Guitar/Vocals – At The Drive In My journey into social activism started when I very first started listening to punk rock music. I was attracted to [...] Read More
Human Rights Watch: LRA attacks in Central African Republic escalate
April 22, 2012 by Azy Groth
On Friday, Human Rights Watch wrote about the recent surge in LRA activity–53 attacks between January and March. The article recounts interviews with recent LRA abductees and calls for immediate action to protect civilians and disarm the Lord’s Resistance Army. The article includes specific recommendations for the 100 U.S. advisory troops currently stationed in the region. [...] Read More
Kicking off Cover the Night: a global day of action to promote justice for Joseph Kony
April 20, 2012 by Azy Groth
The original goal of Cover the Night, as introduced in the viral KONY 2012 video, was to make Joseph Kony famous. That happened in a matter of days thanks to millions of people around the world who shared the KONY 2012 films. The event has expanded into a global day of action, embodied by the idea that our liberty [...] Read More
Mend: Seamstress of the Month
April 11, 2012 by Bethany Williams
Sitting at her sewing machine, Lamwaka Milka sings along to the radio playing local tunes, engaging in lighthearted conversation with the other seamstresses and bursting into laughter when she finds the song lyrics funny. Early in the morning when the staff at Mend arrive to open the office, it’s not uncommon for them to find [...] Read More
The responsibility to protect
April 5, 2012 by Azy Groth
In 2005, international governments unanimously endorsed the “Responsibility to Protect,” a resolution that affirms protection of civilians from crimes of mass atrocity and the collective responsibility of the international community to ensure that protection. These are key pieces from the United Nations 2005 World Summit Outcome. Read the entire thing here. 138. Each individual State [...] Read More
