Tell Your Friends
The more people we have putting pressure on our leaders to take action for peace, the more likely it is that we’ll get the response that we want. Drawing attention to the ongoing crisis in northern Uganda is a great way for you to help build the movement for peace and to share your passion for this issue. Below are a few key ways that you can make this happen.
Go see War/Dance!:
By now, many of you have probably heard about War/Dance,
the new documentary that follows three children in northern Uganda who
have been affected by the violence and displacement in the region.
This fantastic film won the documentary directing award at the Sundance Film Festival last year and has continued to receive rave reviews around the country. Not only is it a beautiful and compelling story, it is a great vehicle for raising awareness about the war in Uganda. So, grab a couple of friends, go see a movie, and do something for peace in Uganda at the same time. Click here to see if it's playing near you, or watch the trailer!
Host an Event: Convincing our leaders of the need to act for peace in northern Uganda isn’t something that we can do alone. However, our collective action can put pressure on our policymakers to make achieving lasting peace in Uganda the priority for our government that it should be. Hosting an event is an effective (and fun) way to get your friends and family involved in your efforts to end this war and build the public pressure necessary for peace. Click here for some resources and tips that will help make your event a success.
Use the Media: Getting your local press to cover the war in northern Uganda and your efforts to help end it is a great way to let other people know about the ongoing crisis and multiply your efforts to bring peace. Click here for the tools and information you need to make this happen.
Go Online: Online forums are another great way to lend your voice to peace in Uganda and let your friends and family know about what’s happening in Uganda. You can use your blog, myspace page, or facebook profile to not only tell people about the conflict, but also invite them to join you in your efforts to help achieve peace. The internet is a great forum to invite people into a conversation about why the war in northern Uganda is happening and what we can all be doing to help end it. You can also encourage other bloggers to link to your post.
Use the Media: Getting your local press to cover the war in northern Uganda and your efforts to help end it is a great way to let other people know about the ongoing crisis and multiply your efforts to bring peace. Click here for the tools and information you need to make this happen.
Go Online: Online forums are another great way to lend your voice to peace in Uganda and let your friends and family know about what’s happening in Uganda. You can use your blog, myspace page, or facebook profile to not only tell people about the conflict, but also invite them to join you in your efforts to help achieve peace. The internet is a great forum to invite people into a conversation about why the war in northern Uganda is happening and what we can all be doing to help end it. You can also encourage other bloggers to link to your post.