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Welcome to EI’s Peace Lives Center
Where rescued child soldiers become young peacemakers! EI’s care programs exist because war has torn children from homes — forcing several to participate in violence and leaving many orphaned. In eastern D.R. Congo, 100-200 children are rescued each month. Without proper care, most become street children or return to rebel armies. But there is hope… Through holistic care…
Read MoreMay 3rd Only — Double Your Impact
YOUR GIFT MATCHED Double Your Gift + Double The Impact DONATE NOW | LET’S CHANGE LIVES! THE GOAL — raise $25,000 on May 3rd to provide 20 CHILD SURVIVORS of war with a year of holistic, rehabilitative care — providing everything they need to heal the wounds of trauma and be EMPOWERED to HOPE AGAIN! Every dollar you give matched — up to $12,500! Make their…
Read MoreOn Scars: An Excerpt from The Color of Grace
“If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” – C.S. Lewis I remember being in gym class when I was about eleven years old. I said something or did something. I don’t really remember what. But…
Read MoreThe Color of Grace: An Excerpt from Chapter 6
On my way back to America, I felt trapped inside the plane, unable to get away from my thoughts. My mind was spinning as I reviewed everything I’d experienced during my first week in Congo. I looked at my feet, still dirty from Congo’s black volcanic dust. I had not showered in a…
Read MoreA Celebration of Freedom: Screening & Presentation
Join us for a screening of the short film Half Good Killer A story of loss and redemption as a jaded child soldier fighting for an African rebel force struggles to survive the war he was thrust into as he reawakens to the life he was destined to lead. RSVP Now With special guest – Jane…
Read MoreRead how Valerie said “YES” and raised over 15k for war-affected youth!
What would happen if our compassion turned into action? What if we did more than feel something? What if we actually did something? That’s what Valerie Edwards decided – that simply knowing about a crisis and feeling compassion for those affected wasn’t enough. She wanted to do something. She wanted to act upon her belief…
Read MoreJoseph: From Child Soldier to Engineer & Leader
Though once a child solider, Joseph’s life has been through a radical transformation! Today, he is bold young peacemaker — serving and loving in his community! Having discovered Christ as His Savior through healing and hope fostered in EI’s care programs – Joseph has also found hope for his future and empowering opportunities to achieve his dreams.…
Read MoreMy name is Janet
My name is Janet. I was abducted in August on a Saturday at 4 am. I was just 11 years old. I was so scared because children were being burnt in their houses. Later, my friends tried to escape. They were killed right in front of us using a machete… even the rebels made some…
Read More20 Recently Rescued Child Soldiers Baptized!
These 17 boys and girls were rescued by the UN in DR Congo. After their rescue, they were later brought to an EI care center to receive the care they desperately need — so they may be restored and empowered. A tradition at EI is for “senior” program beneficiaries (Young Peacemakers) to wash the feet of each newcomer…
Read MoreMeet Joshua
Restored and Empowered Less than two years ago, Joshua was rescued from a rebel army in DR Congo. Plagued by illness and nightmares from his time in captivity, the road to healing included major hurdles. Yet, with proper care, even these traumatic experiences and scars can be overcome. Trauma and Scars Can Be Overcome Through EI’s programs and…
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