“Kony 2012” viral video by Jason
Russell illustrates the creator’s passion for humanitarian work and his efforts
to raise public awareness for the current troubles in Uganda. Russell ‘s video announces there is a
terrible problem in the world. Russell travels to Uganda and video’s a young
boy named Jacob. Jacob shares his experiences and knowledge of Kony’s rebel
army. Jacob is running for his life and worries he could be abducted like other
children and forced to be a sex slaves or a soldier. This is a fate so
frightening boys such as Jacob prefer to die before enduring a life under the
control of the rebels. Russell suggest the way to save these children is to
make Joseph Kony known to the world. The
video is a call to action for Americans to encourage the United States
government to intervene in Africa.
The video promotes growth and
awareness among young people. After
watching the video Kony 2012 by Jason Russell is really put the point in my
head that “Where you live shouldn’t decide whether you live.” After realizing
that this has happened to over 30,000 kids it shows that there is a serious
problem going on that can’t be ignored. Knowing that the only way to stop Kony
is to make him known to the world is scary when 99% of the world doesn’t know
who he is. This video makes me want to go out and help these children to have a
better life where they want to live.