Posts by Hannah Russell

As a child, Evelyne experienced profound loss. During conflict from the war, she lost both of her parents, and the weight of grief and trauma consumed her world. “I lost my hope,” she recalls. “The level of trauma was increasing.” Her heart was heavy with pain. She stopped laughing. She struggled to forgive. Silence replaced…

Because of your generosity this Christmas, young men and women in Exile’s Entrepreneurship Program are stepping into work with confidence and possibility — even after years of trauma and loss. At Exile International, healing is just the beginning. Through our Entrepreneurship Program, child survivors of war are equipped with practical skills that help them build…

This Christmas, we want to share a powerful story of healing and hope —because you give month after month, stories like Paul’s are possible. Meet Paul. For years, Paul lived without hope for his future. Trauma had stolen his joy, leaving him unable to smile and unsure of what life could ever become. Each day…

Today, we want to introduce you to Ajua, whose journey exemplifies the incredible impact of our collective efforts. As a child, Ajua’s life was torn apart when soldiers attacked his village. “One early morning, while I was at home, a group of soldiers attacked our village, captured me and other children, taking us into the…