Hey everyone! What’s the worst thing that’s happened to you this week? Did any of you get dumped by your partner you’ve had since 9th grade? Did any of you get pulled over for speeding? Did any of you get into a fight with your mom or dad? Imagine your high school sweetheart being taken away and forced to fight a war they didn’t deserve to fight. Imagine speeding away in a car or running away from an angry mob of men chasing after you while bullets are rushing by. Now imagine your mother of father being murdered right in front of you. Imagine fighting for your life with almost no chance of surviving. Believe it or not, while I type this message, someone is doing exactly that. Fighting. They are fighting for survival and they are fighting for freedom.

Just a few decades ago in Uganda, Africa a rebellion began. That rebellion led to a war. That war is still happening today and now it is involving the young children of Africa. In 2003, three men decided that this war must end and they started with a documentary on the lives of war-stricken victims. Now, almost 8 years later they are traveling all over North America to get people involved in making a difference for Africa. Volunteers from the organization as well as an actual refugee from Northern Uganda came to my school tonight and told us their story. I was inspired and I want to share my inspiration. So, I’m sending this email to everyone in my contact list, hoping that it will be read and passed on to others. Please visit the website and see just how much suffering these people have to endure. The reality of it all will shock you.

-Madisen Schay

invisiblechildren.com