War/Genocide

NEWS FLASH: The book drive competition ends today! What this means for you: a. Turn to your nearest book driver (either in real life or via facebook or twitter) and thank her for all the hard work that she (or he) put into the book drive this past semester. b. If you are a book driver, here’s a thank you …

Through misdirection, viral tendencies and the economy of the language, comedy has a power that few other forms of communication can boast. Chemically and genetically it allows us to understand ideas with openness and little bias. It is about communication that doesn’t just produce greater understanding within the individual, but leads to real change… communication that manages to speak to …

TEAM CAL PACIFIC San Diego County, Orange County, Imperial County, Phoenix, Tucson, Oahu (HI) NATE PAVON, LINDSEY PLATT, SARA JANE FOGARTY & CARLOS ADAN Ugandan teammate: Ojok Francis Papito Self-proclaimed team motto: “Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind.” Hi Team Cal Pacific! The name Cal Pacific sounds so cool…like a reality TV surfing show. Anyway, let’s …

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From the age of 5, Agnes had to hide in the jungle of Northern Uganda so she would not be kidnapped and forced to be a child soldier and sex slave. Today, Agnes is a proud Accountant touring America to share her story. Her education was powered by the partnership between Invisible Children’s Schools for Schools program and Better World …

Imagine someone your mom’s age not being able to write. She’s afraid to hold a pen. She is too self-conscious to write on paper, so she just practices writing in the dirt. She’s a hardworking mother who takes responsibility for the family finances, but she never had the opportunity to learn even the basics that would allow her to keep …

Sean Stephenson, a world-renowned speaker and educator came by our office today to motivate and encourage us in the work we are doing here. He is an inspirational giant who refuses to let ‘buts’ take away the life and joy that we are meant to experience. Through tidbits of his experiences, he taught us today that it’s all about your …

NPR Music said it best in their review, Sharon Van Etten’s new album Tramp is nothing short of complex and assertive. With songs spanning all ranges of emotions, SVE walks you through heartache, bitterness, longing and revival. Her aim was to make a record that was both dark and enlightening. One that digs up the past, but lays it to rest …

Invisible Children has been entered as a worthy cause to win $50,000. Cultivate Wines is giving away the money to the charity that gets the most votes between now and March 30. Do you know what this means? VOTE. You can vote once a day until it ends. It’s simple – click on this link and it will take you directly …

Last week, a team from Schools for Schools (S4S) presented the keys for a two unit teachers’ house to the staff at Sir Samuel Baker School (SSBS). Each unit has 2 bedrooms, a sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. Teachers with a heavy workload and many responsibilities will be given priority to live in the newly renovated house, where they will …

Let it be known – I am not Kenny Laubbacher.  My name is Alex, and I’m your guest curator for minimixtape 4. Here’s some background – I was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, in the flannel/alt country/folk scenes.  My mom listened strictly to Motown, while my father was mainly feeling The Cranberries and Annie Lennox.  Blend those, add a …

TEAM TEXAS Texas, Louisiana, Las Cruces (New Mexico) ANDREW BYRUM, STESHA DURANTE, THOMAS BOWMAN & SAMANTHA MELHAFF Ugandan Roadie: Adong Vicky Self-proclaimed team motto: “We’re fixin’ to dance” Hi Team Texas! How y’all doin? Welcome to my office. Let’s begin with where you are from. Samantha Melhaff (SH): Galt, California. Stesha Durante (SD): Spokane, Washington. Thomas Bowman (TB): Springfield, Virginia. …

It’s an exciting time down here in the book drive department. The annual book drive competition ends in just four days. Yup, you heard it right – in four days one of you will win a trip to Uganda! Which means, by this coming Tuesday, February 7th, your books must be packaged, picked up by UPS and on their way …

Romain Gavras really freaked us all out when he directed MIA’s last music video starring a red-headicide. With “Bad Girls” he keeps us on the edge of our office chairs with some pretty insane car stunts. How do you get a car on 2 wheels?! M.I.A. is tough as nails. See you on Monday for your Monday Mini Mixtape. M.I.A, …

President Obama referenced the mission to stop the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast yesterday. This is a big sign that things are going well. “And when I decide to stand up for foreign aid, or prevent atrocities in places like Uganda, or take on issues like human trafficking, it’s not just about strengthening …