listen.
if you’ve known me for a few years, you know that i am super passionate about a few things. one of those being the invisible children. in short, they are a non-profit organization that is fighting for the people of northern uganda. there has been a war there for 23 years, and it includes the leader of the rebel army kidnapping children from 5-11 years old and forcing them to fight in his army. (girls are also stolen and forced to be wives and mothers to soldiers.) …for more background of the conflict, check this 30 minute video…
the invisible children organization was started by 3 guys in 2003. since then tons has been accomplished, in part due to n 2 peaceful protests, one to end night commuting and one to return the displaced to their homes.
(while at grace i got to take a group of students to participate in the global night commute. and while in uganda i got to visit displacement camps…)
next month, there’s another peaceful protest: the rescue. this one, clearly, is aimed at rescuing child soldiers who are still held captive in the rebel army. the approach is creative and powerful.
and we. need. you.
in 100 cities in 9 different countries, people will gather on april 25 and wait to be rescued.
for a quick explanation of what is happening april 25, check this.
AND GO HERE to sign up (& see other ways to get involved)
my heart aches over this. i believe Jesus Christ’s does too. we. can. help.
will you?
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Katie // March 29, 2009 at 1:24 pm |
http://krochetkids.org/home.php
check this out. This is another non-prof org. that is helping women and children in Uganda — started by a couple of high school guys (when they were still in HS) from Spokane. I think they might have been influenced by “Invisible Children” to start their org. ?? I kind of watched it evolve as some of their friends were in our youth group.
Anyway, it’s cool. K
jcow81 // March 31, 2009 at 12:48 pm |
Thank you for helping to spread the word. IC is amazing. I have become addicted to spreading the word for them and what they do. I hope a lot of people partake in the latest Rescue Plan. Thanks again! =)