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Sean Poole

Invisible Children, creators of Kony 2012, say they've learned a lot over the past two years.

The producers of Kony 2012 say they've learned their lesson, but critics aren't so sure

April 16, 2014
Conflict & Justice

Kony 2012 captured millions of eyeballs and about as much controversy. Two years on, the organization behind the video is still operating and still focused on capturing Joseph Kony — but the group's leaders say they've learned a lot from their experience with their viral video.

The producers of Kony 2012 say they've learned their lesson, but critics aren't so sure

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