When I first moved to DC I had the opportunity to meet an amazing man named Michael Poffenberger. Michael is now the Executive Director of Resolve Uganda, an organization that he founded to work towards a peaceful solution to the war being raged by Joseph Kony in northern Uganda and the neighboring countries. Michael and his colleagues are some of the most dedicated and informed voices consistently speaking out here in Washington, DC. Michael, who is in his twenties, is an example of what one person can do when they are on a mission, regardless of their age. Now you can join him. It’s as simple as hearing the story of those in need, taking part and telling others.
I encourage you to learn more about Resolve Uganda here and plan to participate in the GuluWalk this coming weekend.
From Resolve:
GuluWalk 2009: One Week Away!
GuluWalk takes place around the world next Saturday, October 24!
That means there’s one week left to sign-up! Or, that’s seven days to tell your friends about the walk and get them to join you! To make banners, dig out your orange gear and to become a ‘founding builder’!
By the end of next week, walkers who exceed that $500 fundraising mark online will have the chance to join GuluWalk on an all-expenses paid trip to northern Uganda. It’s that simple and right now, chances remain high you could be one of two people to receive the ‘thank-you’ of a lifetime.
Click here to sign-up or sign-in now and send out a note to friends and family over the last weekend before GuluWalk!
Also, best of luck to the three early GuluWalks taking place this weekend: Edmonton; Beijing and Chapel Hill (North Carolina).
Interest in this year’s walk has shown us that a passion for the youth in northern Uganda remains strong. Yet we need to make sure it’s a long-term commitment to sustainable development. Here’s why.
Resolve Uganda’s Mission Statement:
We know that the continued existence of a war that has displaced millions of people and left countless children vulnerable to abduction and abuse is inexcusable.
We know that effective international leadership can help end it.
And we know that the neglect we see from our leaders will be overcome only when enough people who care unite their resolve to achieve change.
By acting together, we can be the spark that transforms international neglect into the leadership needed for lasting peace in northern Uganda. With this in mind, Resolve Uganda was created to translate our individual conviction and concern into collective action for a long overdue end to the war.
Recognizing and believing that a better world is possible, we are taking aim.
Our target is peace.
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