World News
Results from social activism // a statistical recap
April 9, 2013 by Juan Frausto
One would think using social platforms to propel social progress would be second nature to a culture where social media is becoming the primary way to connect with people. With the success of the recent Human Rights Campaign avatar takeover–which caused Facebook to see a 120% increase in profile photo updates– and as we’ve seen through the impact [...] Read More
The Observer: “UPDF to resume Kony hunt”
April 8, 2013 by Azy Groth
Today The Observer reported that Uganda is set to resume the hunt for LRA leader Joseph Kony. This comes about a week after Uganda decided to suspend its counter-LRA operations. While the article is encouraging, we know that because of the recent CAR overthrow anything could change at any moment. So–until we see evidence that the counter-LRA [...] Read More
The indestructible soccer ball
April 8, 2013 by Danny Porter
What do you get when you mix an eager philanthropist with a world-renowned rock star? If this were any other scenario the answer would be Bono. The real answer is a nearly indestructible soccer ball for children in developing countries. It’s the brainchild of Tim Jahnigen, who thought of the idea while watching a film about refugees and soccer. In these communities, balls [...] Read More
Ben Keesey on #kerrystopkony
April 5, 2013 by Invisible Children
What a week. On Tuesday we sent out one of our most urgent action alerts of all time. Sitting here at my desk on Friday, I am so proud of what we accomplished on such short notice. To Recap: On Tuesday we told you that big conversations were happening that could determine the fate of the [...] Read More
A Come Home message to Joseph Kony
April 5, 2013 by Krista Morgan
In 2011, Invisible Children started working on FM Radio projects across central Africa that broadcast messages from family members and former LRA combatants to encourage current LRA soldiers to peacefully surrender. The group of 28 women and children who recently defected confirmed listening to the Come Home programs that our newest supported project, UBC Radio, broadcasts from Kampala and [...] Read More
Rewards for Justice // a collective effort
April 4, 2013 by Danny Porter
On Wednesday morning, the Obama administration officially announced that it will be offering up to $5 million in rewards for information leading to the capture of top LRA commanders Joseph Kony, Okot Odhiambo, and Dominic Ongwen. The reward comes with the expansion of the U.S. State Department’s War Crimes Rewards Program – an expansion that was mandated by the passage of [...] Read More
Next up: @_AfricanUnion // Twitters unite
April 2, 2013 by Invisible Children
Ten days ago the government in Central African Republic was overthrown by the Seleka rebels. Because of this, the mission to stop the LRA is in jeopardy (learn more here). In these next 48 hours, governments are deciding how to respond to this event. You have done an incredible job flooding the U.S. State Department [...] Read More
Handwritten responses from citizens in CAR
April 2, 2013 by Invisible Children
Ten days ago the government in Central African Republic (CAR) was overthrown by the Seleka rebels. Because of this, the mission to stop the LRA is in jeopardy. Today, Invisible Children is standing alongside civil society leaders in CAR as we urge the international community to uphold their commitments to protect innocent civilians and put a [...] Read More
UPDATE // ACTION ALERT: Remind US and Uganda of commitment to arrest Kony
April 2, 2013 by Invisible Children
UPDATE: Everyone did such an incredible job tweeting the State Department yesterday. Our voices were heard, and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to stopping Joseph Kony and protecting civilians. Now our sights are set on the African Union for them to continue their counter-LRA efforts and ensure that civilians remain protected. Tweet away: .@_AfricanUnion: [...] Read More
East Side Gallery of remaining Berlin Wall dismantled
April 1, 2013 by Juan Frausto
Amid protests, a section of the Berlin Wall was removed from what is now referred to as the East Side Gallery memorial on Wednesday in part of plans to build a road to a high-rise luxury construction project. At 1.3km (3/4 of a mile) long, the East Side Gallery is the longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall. Protests began earlier [...] Read More
