Uganda’s “21-year” civil war has left many children without schools, forfeiting their chances of education.

However, proceeds from tonight’s Invisible Children Benefit Concert at The Melting Point will finance the rebuilding of damaged schoolhouses in Northern Uganda.

“We’re currently partnering with Schools for Schools, where schools in the United States raise money to rebuild schools in Northern Uganda that were destroyed by the war,” said Caitlin Nossett, a sophomore from Roswell and the president of the University chapter of Invisible Children.

The proceeds collected from Nossett’s chapter (and other chapters in the Southeast) will help rebuild Awere Secondary School in Uganda.

“Our student organization hosts several fundraisers and awareness-raising events to inform people about the situation in Northern Uganda,” Nossett said. “All of the proceeds for our fundraisers, like the benefit concert, go toward rebuilding Awere Secondary.”

The benefit features Scott Baston, formerly of the band Moonshine Still, and his new project The News Architects. Special guest Harris Gardner also will grace the stage.

Ken Will Morton & the Wholly Ghosts of Athens is adding their music to the cause as well.

“This is the first time I’ve ever worked with Invisible Children,” Baston said.

“I actually had never heard of it before this benefit, but I did my research and was blown away by what they’re doing. It’s an incredible cause.”

After many years with Moonshine Still, Baston left the band to start something new.

“After being on the road for 10 years, getting so much from others, I decided it was time to give back, and this concert is a great way to do so,” he said.

This show is different for many reasons for Baston, including the addition of special guest Harris Gardner, a renowned mandolin player.

“We have a lot of things up our sleeve to make this event special because it is for such a great cause,” he said.

Baston said music is a universal language that connects all people, from the children of Africa to the students of America.

“Everyone can understand the creation of art in music. Even if someone cannot read or write, they can make and appreciate music,” he said.

“If I didn’t write, I feel like I would be misunderstood in a lot of ways. I have a hard time getting across my ideas. Music is my way of communication.”

Invisible Children’s mission is to provide health care, safety, employment and education in Uganda, its Web site said.

With donations like those collected from the concert and through volunteers like Nossett, their mission is one step closer to being accomplished.