Posts by EI Team
Forgiveness Frees: An Excerpt From The Color of Grace Book
“Most of the time, I stand in front of the children — giving them a word of encouragement, leading a time of group counseling, or reading and acting out a Bible story. But this day was different. This day the children asked me to sit. Andrew, who had been in the Congo program for years,…
Read More2016 Annual Report
Step into their stories of restoration. Stories you made possible! Every year, our annual report highlights the impacts — life-transforming impacts — that you and others are a part of. Restoring the broken and empowering dreams to come true! Read, smile, cry… enjoy. We know you’ll love what you’re about to see.
Read MoreEI Presents at Q Conference with Praxis Labs
EI’s Executive Team Presents at Q Conference “Doing nothing was no longer an option. Not because I was fearless, but because my hunger to ‘do something’ had become stronger than my fear.” — Bethany Haley Williams, The Color of Grace Our executive team, Matthew and Bethany Williams, recently had the opportunity to present the vision…
Read MoreWelcome to EI’s Peace Lives Center
Where rescued child soldiers become young peacemakers! EI’s care programs exist because war has torn children from homes — forcing several to participate in violence and leaving many orphaned. In eastern D.R. Congo, 100-200 children are rescued each month. Without proper care, most become street children or return to rebel armies. But there is hope… Through holistic care…
Read MoreArmed Conflict: Guest Post from World Vision
In January, Congress received over 14 thousand emails, phone calls, and tweets from World Vision advocates asking the U.S. government to make ending violence against children in all forms, including trafficking, child labor, and children fighting in armed conflict, a priority. Today, February 15, some of those members who received messages will be attending a…
Read MoreMay 3rd Only — Double Your Impact
YOUR GIFT MATCHED Double Your Gift + Double The Impact DONATE NOW | LET’S CHANGE LIVES! THE GOAL — raise $25,000 on May 3rd to provide 20 CHILD SURVIVORS of war with a year of holistic, rehabilitative care — providing everything they need to heal the wounds of trauma and be EMPOWERED to HOPE AGAIN! Every dollar you give matched — up to $12,500! Make their…
Read MoreOn Scars: An Excerpt from The Color of Grace
“If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” – C.S. Lewis I remember being in gym class when I was about eleven years old. I said something or did something. I don’t really remember what. But…
Read MoreThe Color of Grace: An Excerpt from Chapter 6
On my way back to America, I felt trapped inside the plane, unable to get away from my thoughts. My mind was spinning as I reviewed everything I’d experienced during my first week in Congo. I looked at my feet, still dirty from Congo’s black volcanic dust. I had not showered in a…
Read MoreA Celebration of Freedom: Screening & Presentation
Join us for a screening of the short film Half Good Killer A story of loss and redemption as a jaded child soldier fighting for an African rebel force struggles to survive the war he was thrust into as he reawakens to the life he was destined to lead. RSVP Now With special guest – Jane…
Read MoreJoin Our Team! We’re Hiring!
MORE THAN A DAY JOB, WORKING AT EI IS A CHANCE TO TRANSFORM LIVES. The strongest advantage an organization possesses is the people who carry out its mission. That’s why EI is looking for the right people — qualified and passionate individuals — to share our vision for restoring and empowering children of war to…
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