I’m sure by now you all have heard about the terrorist attack on Uganda during the world cup and I thought it appropriate to address on this blog.

Among the 76 people who died as the result of a bombing by the radical Somali militant group el-Shabaab was our good friend Nate “Oteka” Henn. Learn more here.

“Nate worked with us at Invisible Children for a year and a half and leaves behind a legacy of honor, integrity, and service. From traveling the United States without pay advocating for the freedom of abducted child soldiers in Joseph Kony’s war, to raising thousands of dollars to put war-affected Ugandan students in school, Nate lived a life that demanded explanation. He sacrificed his comfort to live in the humble service of God and of a better world, and his is a life to be emulated.”

We will be taking all precautions in regards to our upcoming trip and will be relying on advice from our staff in Uganda who are closely monitoring the safety of the region.

Thank you all for your love and support during these hard times. Should you feel compelled, Nate’s family has set up a memorial fund at www.NateHenn.com where you can support the dream he was carrying out with his actions.