Meredith Jones was unsure of her plans for the summer, but her friends were more certain. They agreed and voted on it together: Uganda.

Jones is a member of Invisible Children, an organization that aids and educates the masses about the displaced and forgotten children in the war-torn country of Uganda.

The University group was founded in fall 2006.

“Schools that are affiliated with Invisible Children across the country are divided into 13 regions between the United States and Canada,” Josh Dunn, president of Invisible Children on campus and a junior from Johns Creek, said.

“Within each region, the school that raises the most amount of money, gets to send one [representative],” Dunn said.

The member is Meredith Jones from Marietta, the co-president of Invisible Children at the University.

Jones was nominated and voted on by her peers to experience first-hand the cause they have all been fighting to help. She became a member thanks to her friend Caitlin Nossett, a junior from Roswell and original founder of the organization.

“Caitlin started it all on her own,” Amanda Burke, a junior from Alpharetta and merchandise chair, said. “What we have separate crews for now, she did by herself in the beginning.”

If it had not been for Caitlin, Jones may never have joined. Having only been a part of this organization for a short time, Jones shows great dedication and excitement for her trip.

“I travel a lot, but I’ve never been to Africa,” Jones said. “[Invisible Children] kinda takes over you.”

The organization spreads its message through film screenings and merchandising around campus. Its newest PR move, however, is a concert at Tasty World tonight.

A donation is being requested at the door, with much student talent billed to perform, including LaShon Leggett, a 2009 UGA Idol finalist from Warner Robins.

All proceeds collected will go straight to the Schools for Schools program, which is an effort to rebuild schools in Uganda, and the specific program in which Jones will be volunteering over the summer.

“Each region raises money for a school. We’re re-building, supplying technology, educating teachers . everything,” Burke said. “Basically with the concert . all the money raised there goes to Schools for Schools.”

With all the work Invisible Children has already accomplished, certainly this concert will only further the fund raising efforts.

“We’ve come a long way,” Burke said.