"Well, we have a pretty busy day scheduled today," I responded.
"Please, Ms. G. I am really interested in learning about this and no other teacher has let me go. We'll all learn from it, I'm sure."
I could tell by the look in his eyes that this was really important to him. So I said, "Field Trip!"
The Invisible Children (IC) organization is living proof of the famous saying, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it's the only thing that ever has." (Margaret Mead)
Nine years ago, three young college graduates left on what they expected to be the happiest adventure of their lives. They went to Uganda to make a documentary. They were caught completely unaware, walking into the longest running war in Africa, seeing first hand atrocities that were impossible to process. These young men ended up making a promise to a little Ugandan boy who had recently watched the brutal killing of his brother. They told him they were going to do everything in their power to end the war and bring families back together.
Today, this small group of dedicated, caring people are still going strong, only they're not so small anymore! There are ~68 members who work full time in San Diego, the Invisible Children's headquarters. There are also ~86 people working over in Uganda. And there are thousands of young adults across the world actively doing their part to help this organization end this war and bring families back together.
Invisible Children has made this idea more than just a thought. They have given our young adults the opportunity to participate in a movement that is legitimately saving lives and changing the world for the better. IC teaches our youth not to wait to be the change they want to see in the world. IC gives them the power to do something now. They are learning that the Power of We does make a difference.
9 comments:
This sounds incredible. Thank you for sharing... It is really remarkable what people are capable of once they put their minds to it. So many amazing causes out there. The title "Invisible Children" caught my eye because I also wrote about children today, but in a different way. Here's my post: http://www.togetherwalking.com/1/post/2012/10/the-key-to-the-power-of-we.html
This story is so inspiring and really shows that if you care about something a lot, you can really work to make a difference in the world. I personally am very touched and interested in "Invisible Children" and I hope other readers are too.
This story is so inspiring and really shows that if you care about something a lot, you can really work to make a difference in the world. I personally am very touched and interested in "Invisible Children" and I hope other readers are too.
I also went to the presentation as a class and I didn't know anything about the Invisible Children. After the presentation I was shocked and just surprised. It just touched me how people really care for other that you don't even know.
Thank you for sharing.
I also went to the presentation as a class and I didn't know anything about the Invisible Children. After the presentation I was shocked and just surprised. It just touched me how people really care for other that you don't even know.
Thank you for sharing.
This relates to Rachel's challenge. It only takes a few to start a chain reaction.
Thank you for sharing! I remember the invisible children presentation last year, and it really left an impact on me. It was super interesting and made me really sad. The story was very inspiring, so thank you for letting your students to go last year, because I think every student should see this presentation
I wonder if anyone will submit a Spartans Connect workshop experience with this group. Given the passionate response and connections from students, I hope!
Thank you so much for sharing this story. As a student, it's inspiring to see that age plays little impact in making a difference on the world. After all of the negativity that was surrounding Invisible Children for those few weeks in the summer, it's great to hear someone speak so positively of such a great cause and organization.
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