During this event, not only are you going to be able to meet directly with your members of Congress and explain to them why you care about this issue (and why you think they should do something about it), you'll also have the chance to hear from some of the most well-respected experts on this issue. Panel topics will range from the current situation in northern Uganda, issues related to global conflict and awareness, and tools for peacebuilding and effective activism. Below is a list of just some of the incredible speakers we have lined up.

Keep checking back - as this list will continue to be updated!

  • Grace Akallo, The Zion Project
  • Milton Allimadi, Blackstar News
  • Rory Anderson, World Vision
  • Ronald Atkinson, University of South Carolina
  • Erin Baines, The Liu Institute
  • Betty Bigombe, U.S. Institute for Peace
  • Adrian Bradbury, GuluWalk
  • Jimmy Briggs, Author of Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go to War
  • Carolyn Davis, The Philadelphia Inquirer
  • Melissa Fitzgerald, The West Wing and Voices of Uganda
  • Jessica Huber, Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Mary Pack, International Medical Corps
  • Ambassador Perezi Kamunanwire, Ugandan Embassy
  • Michael Otim, Gulu NGO Forum
  • Amy Parodi, World Vision
  • Michael Poffenberger, Resolve Uganda
  • Peter Quaranto, Resolve Uganda
  • Jason Russell, Invisible Children
  • Louisa Seferis, AVSI
  • Tim Shortley, U.S. Department of State
  • Gayle Smith, The Enough Project
  • Nicky Smith, International Rescue Committee
  • Emira Woods, Institute for Policy Studies


This event has been made possible by the generous assistance and support of the following organizations:

   

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