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Spreadsheets, Espresso Shots & the Servant Heart
I am currently working as the Administrative Manager for Exile International. I’ve been part of the Exile team for about 16 months now, but I’ve been deeply passionate about the work we do since I first heard about the organization over 2 years ago. I started as an intern last summer, after months of bombarding…
Read MorePainting a Future for Peace
Then We Will Create We recently announced a new partnership between Exile International, Jeremy Cowart and Composite Films documenting the use of art therapy for former child soldiers and war-affected children in Uganda and DR of Congo. Jeremy and his team will be joining us in Uganda in just one week! Jeremy Cowart will pair…
Read MoreThe Time Has Come
Greetings, friends! We have some amazing news to share so be sure to read on! UPDATE: Boys rescued! “They are all now together! Singing and dancing,” A text from our Country Leader following the rescue of 30 former child soldiers this month! These boys had been hiding for fear of being re-abducted by rebel militia. Since…
Read MoreOur Stories Became One
In my freshman year of college, God started directing my heart towards leading a life of service through mission work. This was something I had not considered to be part of my life. Nor did I want it to be. Because Bethany Haley is an alumnus of my university, she spoke about Exile International during…
Read MoreSpring Trip Summary
This Spring, Exile traveled to Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. The trip was tri-focused: providing trauma care for the war-affected children we serve in Congo; training Congolese counselors and caretakers in a trauma care program called EMPOWER; and meeting with our partners on the ground in Congo and Uganda to get a better understanding of their…
Read MoreBeautiful Scars
What does a breaking heart sound like? And what does it actually feel like for a tear to be shed? And if Jesus is closest to us when we are in the center of our deepest pain, then why doesn’t He save us from it? If He is right there? Because He is. Right there.…
Read MoreThe Simplicity of Madness
“It is the moment we stop fighting for each other and start fighting with each other that we begin to loose our humanity.” I have been saddened. And elated. And angered. And inspired. And disappointed. And moved over the past week. A topic that has been dear to my heart and a warlord who I personally have felt to…
Read MoreBecause of You… This happened!
Friends and Supporters,We hope this finds you well, rested, and enjoying some time with family and friends! We are celebrating a remarkable year at Exile International! We aren’t sure we’ll ever experience one like it again. And it’s not over! Stay tuned for some exciting news on how your year-end tax donations can go directly toward a…
Read MoreMy name is Innocent. I’ve been orphaned. It’s Christmas. I don’t need your money. I need your heart.
I have to be honest. I sat down to write this email with good intentions. It was supposed to be the typical non-profit “buy presents with a deeper purpose to support our work and give your year-end tax deductible donation to change a life” email. But I couldn’t do it. Returning the night before Thanksgiving and…
Read MoreExile International receives $10,000 grant from Giving of Life!
Sometimes you just want to pinch yourself! A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you who voted, posted, reposted, and voted some more! 233 well deserved non-profit organizations and your voting placed exile international in the top 20. After a few interviews, Exile placed 3rd and will receive $10,000 toward our work with war-affected children in Africa!…
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