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June 2024 Prayer Updates
June 2024 Prayer Updates Dear Friends, As we move through this month, we find our hearts and minds deeply affected by the recent tragedy near Goma, DR Congo. In May, a displacement camp was bombed, leaving behind a trail of devastation and heartache. Many of those impacted are the very children and families we serve,…
Read MoreBombing in Displacement Camp
May 2024 Last Friday morning, we awoke to the tragic news…At least 35 people killed when a displacement camp near Goma, DR Congo was bombed by Rwanda-funded M23 rebels. This camp had recently become the new home to over 300 Exile youth. They and thousands have now fled the camp because of this attack. Just…
Read MoreMeet Emmanuel
Author | Speaker | Advocate A Story of Relentless Faith Born in Eastern Congo, Exile’s incredible Program Ambassador Emmanuel Ntibonera is an accomplished author, speaker, and advocate who brings a unique perspective to the conflict that uprooted his life. His passion for peace is contagious, and he’s ready to share his heart for Congo with…
Read MoreEscalating Violence in DRC
February 2024 Update & Immediate Prayer Needs February 2024 Update Increased Fighting in DRC Displaces Millions Support Disaster Relief A dramatic increase in violence from the armed rebel group M23 continues to wreak havoc on Eastern Congo — worsening this week as the rebels advance towards Goma, a major city home to over a million…
Read MoreBeauty from Ashes
God’s Faithfulness One Year After the Fire Rebuilding Peace Lives Rehabilitation Center On a dreary December Sunday one year ago, a fire destroyed multiple structures at the Peace Lives Rehabilitation Center. Not only is this Exile’s HQ in DR Congo… it is home to 60 child survivors of war and a place of safety and…
Read MoreBecoming Grounded in Gratitude
A Devotion on Philippians 4:12-13 Becoming Grounded in Gratitude The time of year we anticipate most is almost upon us – and always seems to last too little. Our Thanksgiving gatherings filled with turkey and family traditions quickly transition into planning for ‘the most wonderful time of the year,’ with Christmas carols, Nativity scenes, and…
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…
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