Invisible Children

The term Invisible Children primarily refers to Ugandan children attempting to escape abuduction. Rebel soldiers of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) often abduct children and train them as child soldiers. Thousands of children would silently flee their homes at night to avoid drafting into the LRA. Children usually trek great distances to cities like Gulu searching for shelter in places such as hospitals and bus parks far away from rebel camps.

The Invisble Children film is based on the experiences of three college students: Jason Russell, Bobby Bailey, and Laren Poole. The three students originally set off to Sudan to "find a story" but ended up in Northern Uganda. The documentary was filmed in 2003. The filmakers have started a non-profit organization known as Invisible Children Inc. to combat the problem.

For more information, you can visit the Invisble Children website at: http://www.invisiblechildren.com/