KONY 2012

Since my post of a couple of days ago there’s been a lot of criticism of KONY 2012 zinging about online. Before I say anything else, here’s a short clip –

Now, I’m not an expert. I’ve not been to Uganda, I don’t personally know anyone from Invisible Children. I have heard about the issues there from other sources, including testimony from a rescued child (now a woman) of the horrors she endured. That was through Watoto, another worthy charity to take a look at….

I don’t think anyone is claiming that bringing Joseph Kony to justice is going to suddenly end all war, and cause Uganda to become a utopian place of rainbows and lollipops… I do think that the basic issue here is one of awareness. How many people had even heard of Kony before this? Evil flourishes in darkness…
I am not ashamed to stand by my decision to post this/sign the pledge… even if it’s just one little drop in a massive ocean. Rather a drop than nothing.

Still wondering about the various issues raised by critics? Here’s some answers... You can also find financial records on the site.
Here’s a tumblr post that probably says things better than I could… 😀

… and here’s a clip to remind us that Kony is one part of a bigger problem –

Above all, search out what’s right, what’s true… research with open heart and mind. And then – Do Something. Even if it’s just a tiny drop in a very big ocean…