Displace Me

[AugustInTransit]

I know, I know, I weight down the SoWal funn with depressing and political news, but I can't help it!! I'm an activist. Well, at least one from my computer chair.

For those of you who've not heard about it, there is a documentary called Invisible Children that has sparked a movement within the US. The film, originally intended to tell the story of the civil war in Northern Uganda that has been raging for 20 years, focuses on displaced children and child soldiers.

On Saturday, April 28th, Invisible Children will be holding what they call Displace Me. It is a chance for the public to urge the government to support peace talks in Uganda. During Displace Me, people will imagine what it is to live as a displaced person for twenty-four hours, sleeping in streets if need be. This is planned for fifteen cities across the country, including Orlando. I am seriously considering attending and would like to see if anyone would be interested in joining me. I can't think of any better way to finish out the semester.

For information, visit InvisibleChildren.com. If you search Invisible Children on Google, you will be able to find the film which runs just over 55 minutes long.

YouTube - Displace Me: The Trailer

"Join thousands of others who say, 'Displace me,' and leave your homes to bring them home."

 

[drunkkenartist]

AIT, you are incredible and I applaud your enthusiam:clap_1: ,however I do not recommend that you follow through with staying on the streets all night. :shock:
Though noble in thought, it could get you killed, and that would prevent you from doing any more 'good for the cause'! It is the thought that counts-and doing what you are doing now, getting the word out, is a good start.
I will look into the cause myself, and help you promote it!:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

We need strong compassionate people like yourself to help make this world a better place! Keep up the GRAYT work!


Kenny

 

[Allifunn]

there is a difference between being a downer and an information provider. Your fire is refreshing ... I wish you luck and as DKA said...use care and caution. I'll look at the site when I have a chance.

 

[AugustInTransit]

I know. I'll be careful. ^_^ The one in Orlando is being held at UCF and I'm pretty sure there will be protection, since it is at a university. Also, there are about 450 people signed up to go and I'm pretty sure we're not going to be wandering around Orlando aimlessly. Also, I'm not going unless I can find at least one more person to go with me.

Like you said, being killed or something won't exactly help the Ugandans.

Though I do thank you for your concern. ^_^