In Northern Uganda, the streets are filled with blood. Children are forced to be soldiers, killing relentlessly for the sake of survival. This war has been going on for more than 20 years. America claims to be this powerful, compassionate country. We try to be the heroes, helping out the underdog. But what about Africa?
With America's increasing power, how is it that a whole generation knows nothing of peace? Why are we ok with this? Our concern for Ugandans, along with numerous other African countries, has been forgotten. Is doing nothing really better than slaughtering children? Our biggest enemy in this case, is apathy.
I didn't even know what or where Uganda was 2 years ago. One night, my brother and I watched this film: Invisible Children: the rough cut. This movie was created by three guys who went to Africa, originally curious about the tragedies in Sudan. A change in plans and expectations led them to discover the war in Northern Uganda. They took their footage from this trip and turned it into a documentary. It's really an interesting movie not only for the sheer content and facts presented, but the way it's presented. Invisible Children: the rough cut has a fast-paced, artsy quality to it, with lots of good music and eye-catching titles. It makes you grieve for the situation, but feel so inspired and capable of changing it.
There are so many ways you can help. Just knowing about what's going on and telling a friend can make a big difference. Check out the Invisible Children website and see how they're working for the safety of Northern Uganda: www.invisiblechildren.com
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