A good friend of mine is attending some type of rally soon to help promote the invisible children crisis. What is this all about? How can I help in this cause. Is there a source I can look at? Thanks.
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Invisible Children refers to the children in Uganda. Due to massive recruitments by the "rebel forces" that kidnap the kids and force them to become child soldiers, these kids are what they call "night commuters." They travel miles at night to safe houses where they can sleep, and not have to worry that someone will come in the night and take them away. They try their best to resist having to become a soldier, because those that do are forced to fight for a long time, and become maimed and other tragedies, especially for kids at such a young age. \n\nThe Invisble Children movement was started by some guys in Southern California who found out about the kids and filmed them. This movie can be ordered through their website, and now they have mass screenings all across the country to bring more awareness to the issue. Bands like Third Day, for example, are mentioning it at their concerts and offering the DVD to attendees if they sign up to pledge to help the kids. They want to help them by making it safer for them so that they don't have to night commute, and so that they can go to school, which many of the kids do not.\n\nThere's so much more to the issue, but that's a rather brief synopsis. How you can help:\n\n-Organize a screening in your area, which you can do by checking out the website listed below.\n-Purchase the bracelets off the website, or purchase a lot and sell them to make more money for the cause.\n-Sponsor a kid through a partnership with World Vision.\n-Participate in the Global Night Commute, where thousands of people will be sleeping in the streets across the country to bring more attention to the cause. Find out about that also on the website.\n-There are also shirts and other stuff you can wear so that people can see you and ask all about what the Invisible Children are.\n\nHopefully this helps. The best source is the website to find out what is going on, and also right now there are trailers of people going around the country to raise awareness for the issue until the Global Night Commute, which is from April 29-30. It is an issue that needs a lot of attention, and I for one am really glad that you want to help!
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Honey, the way to fight this is for you to heal.\n\nWhen you heal (thus defeating what they did to you), you can help others, and advocate for children.  \n\nWe need more child advocates.\n\nThese people do hide in churches.  They try to hide behind God.\n\nOne day they will have to face God, and it won't be pretty for them.  \n\nFor now, please let someone help you work through this.
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i do know that they have sponsored gay pride rallies in the past,but do not anymore.\n\nMirium B! can you come up with something else to justify your hate besides that lame onliner?im guessing not,typical hater.
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First off I commend you for wanting to make this place better. Lord knows we need more people like you. I think now adays most people are looking out for number 1, themselves. there are very few people in the world that help others out the goodness of their hearts just because they want to. I feel that most people that are helping others are getting some type of reward (material rewards like money and gifts). I am talking about alot of celebs and political people. most people that help others just because they want to dont brag about what they do they do it because they saw someone in need despite the race sex or any other factors. Here it is 2006 and there is still so much hatred and injustice and discrimination. I dont understand why and if I could fix it I would in a heart beat. I dont like seeing people being treated so badly. It breaks my heart to this happening to so many. I wish I good answers for you but I am afriad I dont know how to fix this. The only thing I can do is teach my three kids to not be so "one sided and blind to others". I will teach my kids that no matter who people are, what color they are or what they have makes no difference because we are all here together. I will also teach them that when you see someone in need help them and dont expect anything in return. Help because one day you will need help and someone will put out his/her hand and help you. DO UNTO OTHERS HAS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU. respect others and dont judge them.
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i got your message.  i do not know who these people are.\ni do not condone anyone being mistreated and try to handle those injustices in my community.  where can i learn about this?
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My guess is that it is a party where people flash each other. Are you sure this is a political question?
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"In America, no child should be left behind. Every child should be educated to his or her full potential. This proposal sets forth the Presidents proposed framework to accomplish that goal. This Administration will work with Congress to ensure that this happens quickly, and in a bipartisan manner"\n\nYet still- this issue remains unsolved.  I completely agree with you- why can't we Americans deal with this- as these are our future generations- we need them, educated and aware of the world around them!
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Firstly, there seems to be an innate fear of blacks coming to power and taking over the world.Their are various  groups supported by people worldwide pouring assistance into various parts of Africa.I personally support Feed the Children,Red Cross,One Campaign,etc.. to stand for peace and universal oneness.As for the government, It is easier get them mobilized if there is a great public outcry or profit to be made.The true power always rest with the people no matter who holds the reins. Contact heads of organizations,organize peaceful marches, and continue to speak out for what is just and right! Be the change!!! Peace.
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These groups are not getting the word out to prospective members.  They never volunteer to run booths at the Mall Community Service Days, they never place flags at cemeteries on Memorial Days, they never do fund raising to benefit the poor, they don't visit hospitals.\n\nThey don't put on public dances, or make themselves known in any way.  If they would support the public in very public ways, it would help.  One way would be to get the word out about a TOTALLY FREE way to feed starving people any time of day or night.
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You're not missing anything, love.  This site is a microcosm of humanity - some people will try to help all they can, others wouldn't cross the road to help you if you were in trouble, and a minority - who will surely be drawn to answer this question as well - are just kids playing around trying to shock and amass the points.  To them it's a game and they don't think their words will hurt or be construed as hurtful.  They lack the maturity to understand that. You just have to ignore them and concentrate on the help you do get - and give - and realise there are some lovely people who do try to help as well as the scumbags who don't!
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You Should Check Out My Blog Bunny\nthe Link Is On My Profile(360 Page)\nIve Got Pages Of \n"I never thought about this stuff till all the protests"\nThis Issue Has Opened My Eyes And Now Im Tryin To Help Others See Too
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What organization that deals with children has not had a "sex scandal". The question you need to ask is: did the organization do anything about it? Is abuse incultured in the organization? Predators have used many child centered organizations, they infiltrate and trick the good people. Look again! Check your sources!!
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I know you stated that you don't want a religious org, but some of them are really amazing and do great work, without spreading the gospel, believe it or not.  IN fact, a lot of the sponsored children live in countries where Chrisitanity is illegal and can't be taught or practiced, so the organizations have to be very discreet or not teach it at all.  Organizations like Compassion International and Worlsd Vision do a lot of good within the communities and orphanages and can't share why they do what they do, other than from a "just being a good person" standpoint.  I encourage you to look at some of these, even if you don't believe their philosophy.  They really help in the areas they serve.
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Outreach is a good word, for the children even better. If you are really serious about this please e-mail me at ftlog10@yahoo.com\nHave you prayed about this? What are your qualifications?
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write to your representatives, congress, organize a march. Theres plenty you can do. Just like yesterdays march -did you see how many rallied together, united for one cause. It was awesome! \nThere wasn't many out there who opposed. Hmmm- I wonder why?
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I had a long post here, but I decided to change it. There were lots of details about my personal situation, but now I am going to cut to the point...\n\nYou should report these people to the organizations that are providing these services. As you said, there are people out there who really need help. And it isn't right for these volunteers to be wasting their time... Especially when they could be spending it helping out someone who needs it worse.\n\nYou may want to make sure they know if you want to be kept anonymouse. I have made people mad at me before when I reported them for wasting benefits. But it isn't right when there are people like me, no car and working hard to keep a job, further my education, and raise a kid who really need help but are getting little or none while others, such as the family you mentioned above, are taking more than they need. \n\nThere is enough in this country for everyone to live comfortably, if they would just all do and take their share. Keeping life going the way it should is a balancing act. If there is too much on one side, there isn't going to be enough on the other.
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Is there like, a regional office listed in phone book?  or look in "support group listings" in newspaper; or call churches-- lots of times groups meet there.  If all else fails, call national office?\n\nkeep coming back, it works if you work it!