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Viva_La_Revolution

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16. Invisible Children is independently audited every year and in full compliance with 501c3 status
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 11:06 AM
Mar 2012

link to their reply, which covers all the complaints I've seen in this thread. I've never seen such uniformed opinions on DU just spouting off without doing a little more research

..Invisible Children’s mission is to stop LRA violence and support the war affected communities in Central Africa. These are the three ways we achieve that mission. Each is essential: 1) Document and make the world aware of the LRA. This includes making documentary films and touring these films around the world so that they are seen for free by millions of people. 2) Channeling the energy and awareness from informed viewers of IC films into large scale advocacy campaigns that have mobilized the international community to stop the LRA and protect civilians. 3) Operate programs on the ground in the LRA-affected areas to provide protection, rehabilitation and development assistance.

As you will see, we spend roughly one third of our money on each of these three goals. This three-prong approach is what makes invisible children unique. Some organizations focus exclusively on documenting human rights abuses, some focus exclusively on international advocacy or awareness, and some focus exclusively on, on-the-ground development. We do all three. At the same time. This comprehensive model is intentional and has shown to be very effective.

much more, go read it
http://s3.amazonaws.com/www.invisiblechildren.com/critiques.html

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I immediately got suspicious when I saw Sen. Inhofe in the video Canuckistanian Mar 2012 #1
That's a great indicator - from the "by thy friends art thou known..." file. calimary Mar 2012 #4
I tuned out to that video when I saw Coburn. Also, they make it seem like the use of child soldiers Erose999 Mar 2012 #14
I don't mind spreading the video, though. boxman15 Mar 2012 #2
Right, it's a good cause Canuckistanian Mar 2012 #5
Good to know cause I was trying to figure out how to donate after I had just... MindMover Mar 2012 #6
Maybe. Maybe not. This video could do much good. Schema Thing Mar 2012 #3
I can't believe that I am saying this, but thanks for this post... Luminous Animal Mar 2012 #7
I had no problem liking the film on Facebook. davsand Mar 2012 #8
I'm wondering why the American military needs to be involved XemaSab Mar 2012 #9
They're asking for a drone war. joshcryer Mar 2012 #15
Anybody who donates to the SPLC or an Ivy League school should probably keep this in mind RZM Mar 2012 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author ellisonz Mar 2012 #11
They're not even asking anyone to donate as part of this viral campaign... OneGrassRoot Mar 2012 #12
Just saw their reply: OneGrassRoot Mar 2012 #13
Invisible Children is independently audited every year and in full compliance with 501c3 status Viva_La_Revolution Mar 2012 #16
Thanks. ProSense Mar 2012 #17
Justice is priceless. CanSocDem Mar 2012 #18
What? ProSense Mar 2012 #19
Better to give to Amnesty or Unicef... ellisonz Mar 2012 #20
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