For more information on the history of the conflict, click here.

For the most up-to-date information, visit the News & Press section of our website or visit our political partner Resolve Uganda.

While we appreciate and understand your eagerness to serve overseas, Invisible Children does not have a volunteer program abroad. As we’ve developed as an organization, we’ve seen how a large influx of people without a specific purpose can be detrimental to a small community. As a result, the programs we have developed on the ground focus on Ugandans helping Ugandans.

If you are already going to be in Uganda you are more than welcome to make an appointment to visit our office and hear about our programs on the ground. However, we will not be able to facilitate you as a volunteer.

There are many organizations that offer short-term trips to all areas of Uganda. At this point there are no organizations Invisible Children directly partners with. We suggest you seek out these organizations personally to establish your own connection. 

Instead Invisible Children seeks to address the causes of these symptoms by creating jobs and providing education to empower Ugandans to provide for their own families, rather than rely on handouts for support. Books may be donated to Invisible Children through Better World Books to raise funds that will provide textbooks for schools in northern Uganda.

For current information about Invisible Children’s HR needs, check the Jobs section of the website. Regardless, we encourage you to send us an application and a resume which we will keep on file for future reference. Please indicate the general area you are applying for: Communication, Art and Film, Movement (i.e. World Tour), Corporate (i.e. accounting and development), Public Relations, or positions in Uganda. 

We at IC make every effort to spread the word about the plight of those in northern Uganda, and we realize that having access to “Invisible Children: Rough Cut” is vital to helping this movement grow. As we pass the torch to you, we ask you use the documentary and Invisible Children logo responsibly—only to raise awareness and benefit Invisible Children, Inc.

Invisible Children is a 501(c)3 public charity, as determined by the IRS, and we are independently audited on an annual basis. Our tax ID number is 54-2164338. All donations made to Invisible Children are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. A donation received through the mail or online will be followed up shortly with a thank you and tax receipt for your records.

When it comes to accountability, we have the highest standards, and our media and websites excel in informing donors as to the impact of their support. Our financial reports are available on the website under the “Financials” section (http://www.invisiblechildren.com/About/annual_reports).

For donors looking for an opportunity to give directly to programming in northern Uganda, the Schools for Schools program pledges at least 90% of donations will be used in the rebuilding of our partner schools, with less than 10% reserved to implement these funds.

Whether you are interested in having your donation support both the effort to raise awareness and provide relief in northern Uganda, or you simply want to support educational programming in the region, we appreciate your consideration of donating to Invisible Children.

Invisible Children, Inc. is nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that is committed to exposing atrocities around the world and developing the necessary solutions to ending conflicts that plague the lives of disadvantaged people. As world leaders are failing to make the necessary commitment to end the crisis in northern Uganda, Invisible Children is dedicated to revealing the truth to a generation of young people, who can, in turn, advocate for changed policies and action from their government. Invisible Children believes that changing perceptions in the western world is equally important to changing the lives of people in underprivileged regions.

Invisible Children is not a religious organization, meaning we are not affiliated with a certain church or ministry. We feel that our role in the community is best spent on education and development programs.  While we do not focus on proselytizing, we allow all of our employees and beneficiaries to practice their personal beliefs.

You may send financial gifts to our headquarters in San Diego, CA. Please ensure any checks are designated to Invisible Children, Inc. Our mailing address is:

Invisible Children

1620 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 400

San Diego, CA 92101

If you would like to set up a recurring donation, you can join our TRI program. For $3 a week (one cup of coffee) your donation will sustain IC and the programs that are transforming lives in America and Uganda. Click here to give peace a TRI and pledge $3 a week.

From day one, the overwhelming response to the documentary has been, “What can I do?” To answer this question, the filmmakers formed the non-profit Invisible Children, Inc. Since its inception in 2005, Invisible Children has been working tirelessly to improve the quality of life for northern Ugandans through the mediums of education, health care, and employment. 

The best thing you can do to help is start by telling others and showing the movie. Use your sphere of influence to create lasting change. Raising awareness is key, and the documentary is currently the best medium to shed light on the situation in Northern Uganda. By simply passing it on and educating others, you are making a difference. Visit the Movement section of the website to learn more about how you can become a part of the story. If you are a student, be sure to check out our Schools for Schools program, and bring the revolution to your school.

To book a screening in your neck of the international woods, click here. For our European pals, check out the new IC Europe Tour page. And stay in touch! Continue to email us and keep the dialogue going. We love to know how people are responding to Invisible Children in your area, and we will keep your information on record for our upcoming international tours.

Please contact the office if you’re holding a major screening and would like a filmmaker to attend. Their schedules are very demanding but if time allows, you will need to provide transportation and a place for them to lay their heads. If the filmmakers are unavailable, many credible staff members who have been with Invisible Children from the beginning will be glad to come in their place. We truly love to attend your events and support your efforts.