Uganda & the Evil of Kony
Over the last year I have been following the horrific evil that is going on in northern Uganda and the Sudan, what the UN calls “one of the worst human-rights crises of the past century.” Children are being forced to murder and rape in the name of supposed freedom, forced by a megamonical leader with a messiah complex. So little is being done. Those who are acting are doing so with little support and at great risk. We dropped the ball with Rwanda, to our own shame. Let’s not repeat the same mistake.
PLEASE READ the following article for a good overview:
If you would like more information about how you can get involved, please do not hesitate to contact me. I have already begun dialogue with several agencies about organizing some serious action. I’ll be making a call for your help soon. Also, please see the following links for more information.
This is not something that we can ignore:
Gulu Walk: A great way Canadians have started stepping out in response to this tragedy.
Peace Not out of Reach: What American Christians can do to help resolve the LRA conflict.
Profile of LRA: The BBC report on the LRA is a good introduction to the rebels
World Vision in Uganda: Check out their important work that need your support.
Invisible Children: A powerful new documentary made by three very committed young guys. See the trailer here.
Uganda child soldiers justice
