D.R. Gongo "One day I was out collecting water with my aunty. We met a group of soldiers and one of them told me to go with him."… ; *Anne Therese's name has been altered to protect her identity "I was afraid he was going to kill me. He asked me if I was wearing underwear, I answered yes. He told me to take it off. He raped me and then he gave me back my jerrycan and ordered me to collect water for him.”

Due to an increasing demand and the fact that Brandi is having so much fun meeting her fans, we've added more Heart's Content VIP packages at selected upcoming shows... Please email brandicarlilevip@gmail.com to find out more, purchase tickets or upgrade your current tickets to a VIP experience! VIP package includes: Meet & Greet with Brandi & The Twins Access to Soundcheck 2 Premium Reserved Seats Exclusive Signed Merchandise And more... * A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Looking Out Foundation. #makemusicmeanmore

Central African Republic "I used to have a good life. But since the conflict started, things changed."… ; Andrew pauses as he remembers happier times. His life is very different now. “I’ve seen people beheaded. I’ve seen people have their hands and noses cut off. I’ve seen their bodies cut into pieces. My parents were killed. Some other family and friends too.” He is asked if he misses anything about his former life. There is another pause before he answers quietly: “There are lots of things that I miss.”  

My dearest fans and friends, it's that time of year again!... In honor of my 35th birthday on June 1st, I’d like to encourage you all to contribute to the Looking Out Foundation and help us raise funds for The Story Campaign. In partnership with War Child, The Story Campaign is a sharing of stories from children who have suffered the horrors of war. As I contemplate another year, I watch images of our scenic country roll past the windows of our tour bus and I wonder what innocent children and families living in war zones must see from their windows. We’re hoping you’ll band together with us and make their views a little brighter. This year I’m turning 35, so I’m asking people to donate $35 to The Story Campaign (or whatever you can afford). No amount too small. No child left unheard.  Make music mean more. Click here to donate. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, xobc

Please take a moment to listen to what these remarkable young adults have to say... 

We are proud to announce that The IF Project Documentary will have its world premiere at SIFF - The Seattle International Film Festival on May 21st & May 22nd! Please check the link for tickets.

Uganda "They told me if I do not kill that person, they will kill me."… ;  It's almost impossible for us to understand what she has been through  Agnes' childhood may have been taken from her but her future is a different story.  

Attend Soundcheck & Meet Brandi Carlile With 2 Tickets To A 2016 Headlining Show Of Your Choice! Bid now to attend soundcheck and meet Brandi Carlile and The Twins at a 2016 headlining show of your choice. For tour dates click HERE. This experience  includes: 2 Artist allotment tickets. 2 VIP Tour Laminates. 2 Exclusive Brandi Carlile Summer Tour Merchandise Items. 2 Autographed Tour Posters.   All proceeds will benefit the Looking Out Foundation. Help us make music mean more.

I want to say thank you to everyone who took the time to post about the shows coming up in North Carolina and my feelings on the subject.I even want to thank the people who disagree with me and took the time to show up and voice their perspective.It's discussions like these that make me believe we are making progress as fellow human beings and that we will move past this legislation and the similar laws being passed in other states around the U.S.  In solidarity with the North Carolina LGBTQ our Looking Out Foundation will be donating proceeds from these shows to The ACLU Foundation of North Carolina, as well as inviting several grassroots organizations to be a part of the evening.Freedom to practice one's religion shouldn't grant them the right to exclude and humiliate a person morally or legally. From what I understand of the faith I know - service is never in conflict with the gospel.Again thank you for participating in the discussion.God bless and keep,xobc  #makemusicmeanmore