Your Stories

Thoughts:
I love it ..when I first saw it at Ceder Creek Church with my student homegroup I wanted to do something but did not know what.

Inspiration:
to show that we are not the only poeple who have trouble... that their are kids out they're worse off then us.

Tell People:
There are kids that need our help and you could change a girl or boys life and their families.

Story:
I love to do a walk ...to help girls thats are hurt by what is happening.

Thoughts:
I think the film is changing the world. The film is the spark for a revolution. Lives are changing and people are experiencing true hope and joy because of a documentary that three college kids made. This film is a catalyst for a fire for our apathetic generation.

Inspiration:
Films of all kinds has always inspired me, but knowing that film can spread the word about a crisis like the one in Northern Uganda inspired me to get as many people to the screening as possible. The biggest obstacle is ignorance. Once people know, then they will act.

Tell People:
Book a screening. You will change the world, even if you only get 10 people to show up. You never know who those people might talk to.

Story:
I discovered Invisible Children during the summer of 2005 at the summer camp I worked at when the film was shown to our staff during morning devotions. Since then, I have always told others about the film and the situation in Northern Uganda. I didn't really hear anything more about the film until spring of my freshman year in college (2006) when the National Screening tour came to my town (Chico, CA.) I saw the film with about 900 other people and then participated in the Global Night Commute with 350 others. Needless to say, we were all inspired and wanted to help out however we could. Months later, I was contacted by Tim Rugg, on Instant Messanger. He told me he found me on myspace and that IC was on my top 8. He asked me if I wanted to head up a Chico screening for 2007 and find a venue and be in charge. I was stoked. He had found the right guy. Organizing an planing for an event that I'm passionate about? This is what I live for. After a few months of searching for a venue and lots of planning and promotion, we had about 130 people show up to watch the film. The word is still spreading like wildfire aorund our campus because of the screening. It was grea to meet the road team and hang out with them and hear their stories. IC is something that we all care deeply for.

Thoughts:
the film was beyond horrifying. to see so many children in that situation can evoke no other emotion than sadness; but the resilience that those children have is almost unthinkable.

Inspiration:
i just want to help in any way i can.

Tell People:
do something! anything. these children are the future of Africa. without action, the situation will only get worse.

Story:
Africa has always had a place in my heart, despite the fact that i have never been. The resilience of those children is...amazing. these children are in the most horrific situation yet they have so much hope inside of them. that alone inspires me to do something.

Thoughts:
I saw the film after the Gloal Night Commute. The power that that movie had on thousands of people around the United States is inspiring. I know the movie has changed my life and I am really excited to get more involved in the movement toward peace.

Inspiration:
My friend told me about the Invisble Children's story, and I had to do more. I signed up for the global night commute, which was amazing, and soon after I viewed the invisible children movie. I loved the commute and it was amazing to see so many people coming together for the same cause.

Tell People:
I would like to congragulate the film makers on doing such an amazing job!! And i really want to get more involved!!

Story:
I am a senior at Overton High School. I am involved in many diversity programs such as the National Confrence of Community and Justice and I have always been open minded to new things.

Thoughts:
I thought that this film was truly inspiring. for three brave men to risk their lives. and it makes you think of how great you really have it. that you shouldn't take life for granted. but it's also so sad that people could actually treat anyone like that. it's disgusting. i want those children to be running the streets not in fear, but as an act of joy. i want them to be free. they want peace, and i want peace for them. it makes my heart beep seeing them be treated that way.

Inspiration:
baked good sale, t-shirt making.

Tell People:
that we are all human beings. what makes us so much greater than everyone else? if you think that you have power over peoples lives, just think about how you would feel if others had that same power over you. one voice can change the world. good or bad.

Story:
My current issues class in high school watched the documentary. i already knew that i was going to like it because my teacher knows that i love documentarys and history and helping people. so she told me ahead of time that i especially would like it. so at first we saw these three guys not knowing how to operate a simple camera, but then we saw how brave, couragous, and heroic those same guys are. to just risk everything to find the truth. and to do such an amazing job on it! so once the movie was over i wiped away the tears that had silently escaped my eyes and i went straight up the my teacher and told her that i wanted to help. so she told me to come up with some ideas. i did. i'm going to hold a fundraiser to help raise money through selling baked goods throughout the school and i designed a t-shirt that says ''' save the children''' with a picture of a giant peace sign, but there are children standing ontop of it holding hands. and directly under that it says Uganda. i was very proud of it. right now we have people already wanting to buy some. of course we had to explain to A LOT of people what it was all about, but once they knew, they signed up for some orders right away. the money is going straight to this foundation. i want this sickness to stop. a quote from IC was, 'we are all humans.' yes. that man is right. so what gives those rebels the right to treat people that way? we need to put an end to it. i just wish that i could do more. like Tony said; ' will you forget about us?' no Tony, we could NEVER forget about you!

Thoughts:
It is one of the most drmatic, most eye opening films I have ever seen.

Inspiration:
School/ Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy supports them whole heartedly.

Tell People:
Our generation can change the world.

Story:
After I saw Invisible Children in history class, i was completely moved. Even though my emotions were affected by this movie, I didn't really think about taking action. A couple weeks ago at school, people involved with IC came to my high school to have us watch "Emmy: The story of an orphan" and I was in tears by the end. After the film, IC people showed up "TRI", "Schools to Schools" and "Displace Me". Those three excerpts really got me thinking that I can do something to help these people than more than just feeling sympathetic. Those young adults that showed up at my school were so enthused and I admire than all greatly. It's amazing to see how much a person can care. Then I realized that I also found a connection with this film and I do care as much as they do. I would so much like to hang out with them and hear their thoughts. I thought the perfect way to do that would be for me to get involved myself. Right now I am currently having bake sales and just collecting my spare change from my family. Soon enough, my school club [that i am part of now] will be holding as many fundraisers as we can. I will also be at "displace me" which i am very exciting for. The people that came to speak to my class said "You are the generation that will change the world", and now I truly believe that.

Thoughts:
I think it is very interesting. i bought it febuary 28, 2007 when y'all came to Belton Middle School. I want to be apart of the journey I told my mom in the summer this year i want to go to uganda or to africa with the invisible children she said that if i find a way i can so i'm asking you if i could please i want to be apart of this journey.

Inspiration:
the abuse and the rebels and Tony.

Tell People:
That they need to be apart of this

Story:
I don't really have a story i want to be apart of this jorney and see it first hand with invisible children.

Thoughts:
I think the film is a real "eye-opener" as to what is really happening in the real world. I think that it is well-done. The interviews with the children are, in my opinion, what really gets to you because you hear first hand what they're going through.

Inspiration:
I really didn't have inspiration, the screening was a mandatory assembly. But even if the screening weren't mandatory, I would still have attended.

Tell People:
I would tell people to help any way possible. During the screening I attended, there were people sitting behind me making fun of the children for crying. I would tell them to really think about what they're saying, to think about what they have and then go walk a mile in the shoes of those children and then come back and make fun of them.

Story:
I was one of the students who attended the Wyoming Valley West screening and I was almost brought to tears. The film opened my eyes to what is happening that should NOT be happening. It has made me want to get involved in any way I can. I am even prepared to travel to Ugonda and help out.

Thoughts:
I thought it was very sad that people could do that. I also saw something that a lot of people take for granted by living here.

Inspiration:
I just thought that it was something that people need to know about.

Tell People:
I want to tell them that this is something important, To help someone you don't know that needs help more than words could express.

Story:
I have this college class- public speaking. I want to show the others why they should help with this and what is happening over in Uganda.

Thoughts:
I cried and then cried some more

Inspiration:
Initially the file was shown at our Buddhist Community Center in Orlando where I realized where my destiny seemed to be leading me.

Tell People:
You are never to old to do something, anything to help those that need you. Go outside of your safety zone, reach beyond, give of yourself.

Story:
I have always felt that I belonged in Africa which is strange for a middleaged white woman. But decided to go back to school and plan to move to Uganda within the next two years where I will continue my education at perhaps Martyrs University and go on to offer my services in what ever shape or form that might be for the people, particularly the children there.