The Problem.

War.

It is a simple, unique, and completely undefinable term that impacts our lives everyday. Whether it is a "war on terror", Russians invading South Osetia, or simply african tribal warfare, it all effects the world around us. In africa there has been a war going on for 23 years; an unceasing onslaught of kidnappings and violence in Northern Uganda especially. Here, though the situation has improved politically, the social structures for the next generation is still in ruins. Invisible Children, a non-profit organization, has led the way to finding a solution to this by investing in the education of the younger gnerations now. They have rebuilt schools, spent time and money in the largest book drive ever attempted, and continue to send their "troops" of students to raise awareness all over the world. They shed light on the devestation that is still taking place long after the LRA has left the region. But despite the fact that the LRA, who has beem mostly responsible for capturing innocent children and turning them into ruthless child soldiers, has gone from Uganda, they have spread their terror to Sudan and other regions of Africa, putting an even larger group of people in jeapordy.

The issue of "Africa" is not new. AIDS and illness has been sweeping the continent for years. But it is finally this group of teens from california who founded Invisible Children, that are making a difference in some lives. Their goal is not simply to rebuild schools, but to bring back a culture and a people that have been so long plagued by war and illness. To bring them supplies that they need to live healthier lives, and to keep in touch with the friends that they make along the way.
This is an organization and a cause to live for.