Invisible Children facts for kids
Invisible Children is a group that works to help children who are forced to become soldiers in parts of Africa. It started in 2004. This organization mainly focuses on stopping a group called the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and its leader, Joseph Kony. Invisible Children wants to prevent the LRA from taking children and making them fight in wars.
The group was created after a movie showed how children were forced to join fighting groups.
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About Invisible Children
Invisible Children is an organization that tries to protect young people. They work to make sure children are safe from armed groups. Their main goal is to stop the LRA from harming children.
The Lord's Resistance Army
The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) is a rebel group. It has been active in several African countries. The LRA is known for taking children from their homes. They force these children to become soldiers or do other tasks. The leader of the LRA is Joseph Kony.
How Invisible Children Helps
Invisible Children works to bring attention to the problem of child soldiers. They try to raise awareness around the world. They also work to help children who have escaped from the LRA. The organization supports programs that help these children return to their families and communities.
History of the Organization
Invisible Children was founded in 2004. It began after a group of filmmakers traveled to Uganda. They saw firsthand the terrible things happening to children there. They decided to make a movie to show the world what was happening. This movie helped start the organization.
See also
In Spanish: Invisible Children para niños
