KONY 2012

Unless you have lived under a rock for the past couple days, I am sure you have heard about KONY2012. Just in case that boulder is where you call home, I will explain. This is a movement by Invisible Children, an organization that has been around for 9 years. I have been a part of their organization for a long time, and it is great to see this movement really taking over the internet. You can check out their website here.

Basically, KONY2012 is trying to really get Kony out there, famous, known. Joseph Kony has been terrorizing Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and other places in Africa for over 26 years. More than 30,000 children have been abducted, raped, and killed during his reign. For some reason, it has taken 25 years to get his name out there and really have the world take notice.

After this video came out, there was quite a bit of critique for Invisible Children. Why people get negative when there is so much good trying to be done here, I don't know, but if you have heard barely any of the money goes to the actual cause or why the video focuses on Uganda, when Kony has now moved on to the surrounding nations, there is explanation. First off, the money stuff simply isn't true. Second, Uganda is a pretty open nation. So they have been the most cooperative with American troops, government, and the Invisible Children organization. They are the best equipped military also in the area. So that is why action starts there. That is where Kony started, and now that he is gone, those who were once terrorized by him in Uganda are now able to speak out without fear and they are setting up rehab centers, schools, etc. in Uganda. For any other questions that need answers, here is a link to Invisible Children's answers.

Please take 30 minutes to watch this video if you haven't already. Seriously, 30 minutes? Not a long time. This is worth it. Then, think about joining us for "Cover the Night" on April 20. My birthday is the 21st, so its my birthday present from you :) Get your action kit. It is so worth $30. Think of all that money goes to!

It is amazing to see people from all over the world uniting together for the cause of humanity. We are human beings and we have a responsibility to other human beings. With all that we disagree on, here is something we can agree on. Joseph Kony needs to be stopped. Period.

And 2012 is the year.