Invisible Children

 www.invisiblechildren.com

The story of the invisible children sparked a grassroots movement mobilizing thousands of American teens into action to raise money to rebuild war-torn schools in northern Uganda and provide scholarships to African youth. n the spring of 2003, three filmmakers (Jason Russell, Bobby Bailey, and Laren Poole) travelled to Africa. They produced a documentary that revolves around Africa's longest running war, where children have become weapons. Rebel armies, known as the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), have been abducting children and using them as troops while they wage war against the Ugandan government. This originally caused the children to night commute, or walk miles nightly to avoid these troops. It is estimated that 90% of the LRA is abducted children. The film tells their story.

A non-profit Invisible Children, Inc. was created, giving individuals a way to respond to the situation in Uganda. The film is roughly 52 minutes long, and includes a shorter 35-minute version for different screening options.

This organization had two Ugandan speakers come talk to our university today. The peace Club that I am in have asked them to speak to us and tell us about the problems they have been having with the education conflicting with the war. A lot of these students have been separated from their families and siblings because of the civil war. They have lived alone in camps without any food, water, or sanitation.Students now are educated for $35 dollars a month only! This scholarship donation makes a difference in each Ugandan's life. They showed us a movie of three Americans that went and helped build the school and experience living the way Ugandans do. The trip changed each person's life as each one made a friend and got attached. The movie was very touching, and it is really important for everyone to know what is happening today in the world. I signed up to donate every month because I believe its for a good cause and Im helping change someone else's life to the better. Imagine how their generation is ruined and have no future because of the arrogant war.

T-shirts and other goods they were selling to help raise money for the students.

Took a pic with Monica & Irene, lool i probably look like that after watching the movie "GO" and crying that they played for us, after signing up, i got a T-shirt designed by a Ugandan, a copy of the movie and a book. The goal of this post is not to make any donations, but to help spread awareness, because that can make a big difference in someone's life.

      Its a life changing experience, and i LOVE helping people so i really do enjoy educating              myself and knowing what is happening throughout the world. 

You can also help by buying these hand made bracelets, they come in different colors and each come with a small movie of a Ugandan's story, or even this bag that was designed by a Ugandan woman.