The UN has stated years ago that the situation in Uganda is the worst humanitarian crisis today. A rebel army called the LRA (Lord's Resistance Army), run by a man named Joseph Kony, literally steals children in the night.
This is my name campaign dog tag that I've been wearing since 2005. It bears the name of a Ugandan child, Walter O. aged 12. I've often wondered what happened to Walter, while looking at my own boys wistfully, and have felt overwhelmed with gratitude that I can provide them with something as simple as a safe place to sleep.
Please take a minute to watch this video... if you don't already know about the LRA and the crisis in Uganda this video will explain and, at the very least will give you that overwhelming gratitude as well.
If you've already seen this video a million times in the last few days sorry, but I really felt I needed to share with those who haven't. This is one of those times when you can actually make a difference by signing a pledge here. If you wish, you can donate here, or visit the shop here.
I really appreciate you sharing this. And while it's extremely hard to watch, I understand why is has to be shared. My husband and I will be donating and/or buying some items from the site to help support the cause.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you've incorporated this into your Blog. Amazing that I'm seeing this everywhere. Stop Kony!
ReplyDeleteThanks for passing this one sweetie- so horrific what's happening there.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you showed this, I think it's so important and I hope people take it seriously, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI was so touched by this atrocity that I plan to donate, purchase a t-shirt and style it into an outfit on my blog to further publicize the cause to at least 3500 people. Vitally important issue. Thanks for your involvement and giving it time on your blog.
ReplyDeleteMy boys(ages 18 and 16) told me about this and showed me the video. So glad you shared this as well because it seems if one is not on facebook etc... you could miss it. It's amazing what we take for grated while others are living through such nightmares.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing. -meg
I just shared this video as well! Everyone needs to know who this guy is and he needs to be stopped!
ReplyDeleteI agree. My boys middle school spoke to the children about this tragedy. We will be blanketing the city with posters at midnight on April 20th to raise awareness.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a most lovely week! xoxo, B
Thank you for sharing this. I did not know about it, but it definitely shows the things we take for granted. I tagged you in a game. http://www.becado.blogspot.com/2012/03/game-of-tag.html
ReplyDeleteHere is a video from Youtube about him. Not a guy who likes to play fair. The teen soldiers' reactions are particularly interesting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5oBxBAY3fg
ReplyDeleteI saw this video earlier this week and it is shocking! I never knew of Kony before but i definitely think that everyone should be aware and sharing is a huge way to get this video viral!
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