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Urgent Prayer: Thousands killed & eastern capital seized by rebels
What Is Happening in the DR Congo Fighting between rebels and the DR Congo’s army has intensified since the beginning of the year, with the rebels gaining control of more territory than ever. Over 500,000 people have been forced to flee their homes since January 1. UPDATE 1/27 — Rebel army has seized control of…
Read More2024 Highlights & Inspiration
Dear family, We are thrilled to share an incredible update from Fidele and the team on the ground in Congo! 700 baptisms — lives transformed, hearts committed to Christ, and a movement of disciple-makers growing stronger. 4,577 war-affected children reached — helping them overcome the horrors of trafficking and trauma. 95% graduation rate — empowering…
Read MoreRise Again Rebuilding Gifts MATCHED up to $100,000
Exile’s Peace Lives Rehabilitation Center severely damaged in a devastating fire. No one was injured, but parts of the residential headquarters were completely destroyed. On December 4th, Exile’s Peace Lives Rehabilitation Center caught fire while the children were at church. We praise God that every staff member and child were safely worshipping, but much of…
Read MoreAlexander’s Story: From Slave to Survivor
Alexander’s story begins with heartache no child should know — abandonment & abduction. “When I was only a young boy, my father abandoned our family — leaving me in the care of my seven older siblings. Shortly after, a group of rebels attacked our village early one morning. They captured me and forced me…
Read MoreA Message From Uganda: “Thank you Restore Partners!”
30 Seconds of Joy & Gratitude just for you! Because of your unwavering dedication to providing monthly care: Boys and girls no longer wonder where they will sleep or what they will eat. Rescued child soldiers find peace and healing from the traumas of war. Children orphaned by war discover belonging in loving families. Because…
Read MoreA Special Message for Child Sponsors from the Heart of Uganda
30 Seconds of Inspiration, just for you! Because of your faithfulness to sponsor a child: Boys and girls no longer wonder where they will sleep or what they will eat. Rescued child soldiers find peace and healing from the traumas of war. Children orphaned by war discover belonging in loving families. Hope Wins! Learn…
Read MorePlanting Seeds of Hope with Tearfund
Have you heard about Exile’s latest partnership? Working in over 50 of the world’s most vulnerable nations, Tearfund empowers local churches to transform their communities — tackling extreme poverty and global injustice — knowing that all things are possible with God. We are honored that Tearfund recently launched a partnership with Exile to inspire peace in DR Congo,…
Read MoreHonoring International Day of the African Child
Uncover History You Won’t Find in Your Textbooks 46 years ago, 10,000+ students marched the streets of Soweto, South Africa, peacefully protesting for better education. Students rallied to learn in their own languages, but government officials met their demands with sheer brutality. As a result, thousands lost their lives that afternoon. Today, we remember the…
Read MoreChristianity Today & Exile Int’l Presents “Faith in the Face of Bullet Fire”
What Happens When Steadfast Faith Collides with Wartime Trauma? By Bethany Williams First appeared in the February Globe Issue of Christianity Today “Deep breaths, Beth.” I repeated the words as I stood above the hospital bed. “Deep breaths.” I had met Joseph Ndekezi 12 years earlier when my life had already profoundly changed. Experiences of trauma…
Read MoreThousands Displaced | Emergency Relief Needed
A prominent rebel group advanced in Eastern Congo, displacing 72,000+ children & families. Thousands of children and families recently fled their communities to avoid rebel activity near a major city in DRC. These uprisings stretched across the surrounding communities, several of which are home to Exile peace programs, forcing 665 youth and foster families in Exile’s…
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