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Aliso Niguel's Invisible Children Club continues to advocate for the
children of Northern Uganda and wants to inform you about some upcoming
events.  This year has brought a dramatic increase in the violence in
the region and the LRA have spread their horrific assaults to beyond
Uganda's borders and into neighboring countries.   Joseph Kony continues
to abduct and brutalize children and force them into his army.  The
advocates for the people there are stepping up their call for an
international coalition to stop Joseph Kony, bring peace to the region,
and begin the process of healing.

On April 25th we participated in an international demonstration called
the Rescue which garnered enough attention to make it onto Oprah.  

This Friday night, May 22nd, we are hosting "Musicology" - a benefit
concert for Invisible Children.  Student bands from Aliso will perform
in the theater from 7-9, 50% of proceeds from ticket sales and 100% of
merchandise sales will benefit Invisible Children.

We are also trying to put together a group to attend "How It Ends"  in
Washington D.C. in June.  This is a lobbying  event organized by
Invisible Children and Resolve Uganda.  We hope to send a small cohort
to D.C. on June 22-23 to participate.  We will meet with advocates,
political leaders, and conflict resolution experts to be more thoroughly
educated on the situation, then the students will meet with
congressional leadership on behalf of the people affected by this brutal
war.  PTSA has generously agreed to cover the registration fees.  The
students who hope to attend "How It Ends" will also seek sponsorships to
help cover the cost of the trip.  

Our students have proven that you are never too young for civic and
social responsibility.  

We would love to see you at the concert and appreciate your support for
our ongoing mission to end Africa's longest running war and rescue
Joseph Kony's child soldiers.   Every War Has An End!

Nora Croix
English Instructor
Aliso Niguel High School