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Invisible Children
- Posted on 04.07.09
Joseph Kony, head of the Lord’s Resistance Army and ultimately perpetrator for crimes against humanity, has haunted me in ways indescribable. His crimes include the abduction of about 20,000 children of Uganda in order to fight for his cause. He arms these children, forces them to execute his commands with the threat of death and disfigurement. His terror exceeds comprehension.
I wish to see Joseph Kony brought down, charged appropriately to every extent of law, and a restoration of peace in Uganda, the neighboring countries, and all the families that experience terror and fear when faced with a maniacal terrorist.
I am troubled by the aftermath. There never is a clear way to forget the horrors. Children have been forced to do atrocious crimes. Many bear the physical scars and disfigurement along side with their memories.
However, I have learned that Africa is an extraordinary continent. The countries and the people are rich. Beautiful is the ability to forgive in the midst of remembrance. South Africa is the first country to employ a Truth & Reconciliation Commission an impressive process to reach forgiveness and ultimately consolation by a method known as “witnessing.” Since South Africa’s utilization of a Truth & Reconciliation Commission, many countries have adopted this method to cure their nations. I have little doubt that Uganda will prevail once Joseph Kony is removed. The Black African population, besides the very few “Kony’s,” is wonderfully made up big hearted people who have concerns about the well being of the individual, the family, and the community.
I support the Invisible Children and Rescue Campaigns. I also support the well being of Africa in ways that I have access. In May, 2009, I am boarding flight to Africa with about twenty others from my college, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, in order to deliver food and books/literacy to African counties. As a part of the Books Without Borders organization, we have filled whole libraries where shelves were once empty. I have heard, upon delivering foods to families in Ethiopia, mothers’ joyful cries, “today, my family can eat.” I will also engage in conversation with locals, visit museums, and learn and witness the remnants of Apartheid.
In no way is my support more or less valuable in the effort to simply help others because every amount of support is helpful. I encourage everyone to support useful causes in ways that fit their abilities, large or small. I am passionate about humanity. I know that a little support from others will benefit our world and open the path to a positive place for all people to live.
Related causes: Human Rights
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