By Erica Shay –
Invisible Children is a social, political, and global movement which uses the power of story to change lives. They work to empower and inspire the youth to bring about this change. According to their mission, they use “film, creativity and social action to end the use of child soldiers in Joseph Kony’s rebel war and restore LRA-affected communities in central Africa to peace and prosperity.”
The power of their story inspires young people all around the world to become a part of this movement. Invisible Children “roadies” tour around the country screening Invisible Children media. They are young enthusiastic individuals with a passion to be a part of something which truly matters. They volunteer months at a time to ask thousands they meet around the world to come to join them in their hard work to end the war in central Africa.
We are fortunate enough to be given the privilege of having Invisible Children come speak at Salve on Monday, Oct. 24 in Bazarsky Lecture Hall at 7 p.m. All Salve students, faculty members, and the community of Newport are encouraged to attend. It may open minds and hearts to something new, or even familiar.
Invisible Children’s presentation is incredibly appropriate for the Salve Regina community, as it fits side by side with Salve’s own mission “to work for a world that is harmonious, just and merciful.” The Salve Regina mission also “promotes universal justice.” Invisible Children embodies the values of Salve Regina students.
Invisible Children and the war in Uganda have received a great deal of awareness due to Obama’s recent statement. On Oct.14, Obama committed to sending 100 troops to the LRA-affected regions to remove Kony. The presentation on Monday will be a great time to educate students on the state of the world, especially what has been happening in Uganda.
This Monday will be an opportunity to join them in their mission, or just come to listen and be inspired, whatever it may be. Our future depends on us, the youth, not just in the small campus of Salve Regina, but all around the world. No child should be forgotten.
To learn more…
Visit invisiblechildren.com and follow their blog invisble.tumblr.com!
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