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First it was a vision... now it's a reality...

YES, the "Global Night Commute'' is finally happening here in NZ on Saturday, 27th May. For those of you who have seen the movie and heard about the situation in Uganda, you would be aware of the daily plight of the Ugandan children who have to travel up to 27 miles every night to escape the clutches of the rebels. They do this out of fear, out of hope that they they'll survive. We are holding this event to give them hope. Hope that one day they can sleep peacefully in their homes without any fear or anxiety!

The GNC was held in the USA in April this year and more than 50,000 people participated. Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey too lent their support to the cause! We hope to recreate a movement of our own in NZ to show our solidarity with the Ugandan children along with supporters of this movement all over the world!

Here are a few details about the event on Saturday:
VENUE: AOTEA SQUARE
TIME: MEET AT 7PM
DATE: 27th May, 2006 (Saturday)

AGENDA:
1) Assemble at Aotea Square by 7pm.
2) Approximate 2 hour walk around Queen Street
3) Screening of the movie and guest speakers
4) African dances (to add a cultural touch to the event)
5) Letter writing sessions and art projects (a campaign to pressurise the ugandan government to find a solution to the crisis).
6) Communing overnight!

TO-BRING LIST:
1) Blankets and something to sit on
2) Art supplies (paper, crayons, markers, envelopes and stamps)
3) A picture of yourself
4) Warm clothes
5) Snacks and water
6) Banners (if you can make some)

PLS WEAR SOMETHING RED OR BLACK!

Also incase you are late for the event, come along to aotea square and our volunteers can guide you where to join the group on the route. We are planning to have a banner making session in the Auckland University Quad on Saturday between 1-2 pm, come along if you are interested.

Lastly, let's make it a night to remember... Let's try being the change we want to see in this world. Let's show the Ugandan children, they are not alone, they are not forgotten, they are not invisible!

Please tell as many people about this event as possible - numbers do matter!

Hope to see you all on Saturday.

Thank you for your support,
Invisible Children Team, NZ