This is an exciting week, for myself and so many others across this globe that hope to see an end to the atrocities that have been facing Uganda for well over 20 years. Following unprecedented efforts from advocates across the country, Congress passed the landmark Lord’s Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act on May 12, 2010. It is amazing to think of all of the committed activists and Congressional champions who have labored to get this bill this far. Groups like Resolve Uganda and Invisible Children have made it their life’s work to improve the lives of others on the other side of the globe.

President Obama, now it’s up to you. Sign the bill and commit to seeing one of our world’s worst human rights crises finally ended.

In less than a month I will be on the ground in Uganda, and I cannot wait to see this beautiful country once again, filled with some of the most beautiful people I have every had the privilege of meeting. And it will bring me even more joy if it can come at the same time that our nation makes a historic move in upholding justice and assisting in the rebuilding of a nation that has been through so much. Right now, as I sit in my office, I can’t help but feel inspired by the three young men who flew to Southern Sudan with a video camera in hopes of finding a story, and have now brought so much hope, healing, and pride back to the people of Northern Uganda. To Bobby Bailey, Jason Russell, and Laren Poole, I salute you, and stand in awe of what you have been able to accomplish through the vehicle of Invisible Children. Thank you for your passion, your vision, and your fortitude to see the longest running war in Africa come to an end.

May 14, 2010 <> Michael Warneke

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