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Joshua: “My hope to live was restored”
A soldier at 9 years old My name is Joshua, and I’m 18 years old. I was 9 years old when I was recruited by a rebel army. They gave me a gun and dressed me in their uniform. After training for two months, I was sent to fight. I did terrible, violent things –…
Read MoreAbe: from slave to barber
From slavery & trauma… “I was home and it was early in the morning when a group of rebels attacked our village and captured me. I was a slave. I had to execute all orders that were given to me. I was traumatized. We were beaten if we failed to obey. The suffering became too…
Read MoreWitnessing Love in Disaster – Letter from Bethany
Dear Friend, On May 22, Mount Nyiragongo erupted just outside of Goma, DR Congo — leaving a trail of lava that destroyed 17 villages and over 4000 homes. Amid the destruction, our teams were overwhelmed with gratitude as many of you followed along, prayed, and donated to support those in need. Still… our teams were also overwhelmed…
Read MoreThe HOPE Initiative
Beyond rehabilitation From Dream to Reality With a dream that rescued child soldiers and children orphaned by war could do more than simply survive, we envisioned their pain transformed into purpose by becoming their country’s next generation of peace leaders. Who better to lead war-torn nations toward peace than children who have survived? From this…
Read MoreDisaster Relief Resources
Disaster Relief Resources for your family, church, small group, and more On May 22, 2021, Mt. Nyiragongo erupted outside of Goma, Congo, killing many, destroying homes, and displacing thousands The city of Goma in DR Congo experienced an unthinkable tragedy when Mt. Nyiragongo erupted and lava flowed into the city displacing 400,000+ (*regular updates on…
Read MoreExile Family Homes Destroyed | Emergency Relief Needed
On May 22nd, Mount Nyiragongo erupted outside of Goma, DR Congo, killing many, destroying villages, and displacing thousands. After returning home, many families in the Exile community found their homes destroyed, even more returned to find all their possessions looted. Multiple Exile programs in Congo have been affected by the volcanic eruption. Now, is the…
Read MoreEruption Displaces Thousands | Emergency Relief Needed
Volcano Relief Updates moved To exileinternational.org/volcano-relief Recent Updates Here Volcano Relief May 27 — Situation Update Second eruption possible. Mandatory evacuations started. Join us in prayer. Tens of thousands again flee Goma area as an official warn an eruption “could happen very soon and without warning.” An eruption under Lake Kivu could release deadly clouds of carbon…
Read MoreMental Health Resources For You & Your Family
We’re here for you. Because the core of Exile’s work is the emotional health of children led by mental health experts, we understand the importance of navigating the complicated topic of mental health with the children in your life – home, youth group, classroom. We are with you and for you! We are here to equip…
Read MoreMental Health Resources For You & Your Family
We’re here for you. Because the core of Exile’s work is the emotional health of children led by mental health experts, we understand the importance of navigating the complicated topic of mental health with the children in your life – home, youth group, classroom. We are with you and for you! We are here to…
Read MoreImpact Report
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