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One at a time. That’s how you change the world.
Sometimes something touches your heart so deeply that “doing nothing” isn’t an option anymore. It becomes more about finding a way to make a change than it is about finding excuses. Not because the fear goes away, but because the hunger to do Something is deeper than being afraid. That’s how Exile International was born. It was…
Read MoreHelp 110 Child Survivors Win $10,000
1 minute of your could to transform lives… Vote Now & Help 110 Child Survivors Win $10,000 that will give them holistic care, healing and hope The cause with the most votes wins. Don’t miss out on EXTRA votes for sharing. Help child survivors of war win $10,000 that will transform their lives! CLICK –…
Read MoreMeet Arthur
from survivor to leader At 15, Arthur’s home, family and village were violently attacked by a rebel army. That day he was taken from his home and forced to become a child soldier… forced to see and engage in acts of destruction… forced to witness countless acts of murder and rape. After 3 years, he…
Read MoreSo thankful to partner with YOU!
We are so thankful to partner with YOU! Why? Because together, we get to restore children of war to become leaders for peace! Through this, God brought healing to over 1,000 former child soldiers and war-affected children! What you helped make possible in 2013: 450 war-affected children receiving comprehensive, rehabilitative care: physical care, emotional care, spiritual…
Read MoreGive Peace This Season | End of Year Giving
Dear Friends, Because of your support, 2013 has been a remarkable year – giving healing & hope to over 1000 war-affected children! Thank you for partnering with us to provide housing, nutrition, education & counseling to child survivors. Below you will find glimpses of two of these children. I would like to invite you to step into their stories. We are over halfway to our year-end goal. Will you…
Read MoreMeet Angela – Survivor, Artisan, Leader
reclaiming her independence Thanks to opportunities to make and sell her jewelry, Angela is reclaiming the independence that was once stolen by the LRA. Today, she is able to care for her children and save money to buy her own land. Angela also leads local development projects serving young mothers and children who were formerly…
Read MoreLetter from a Former Child Soldier in DRC
Congolese, former child soldiers (from Exile’s program in Goma, DR Congo) wrote letters to their peers in northern Uganda – child survivors of the LRA. The following transcribes one teen’s powerful message of encouragement, hope and blessing. – – – – – Dear brothers and sisters in Uganda, We great you in Jesus name, Shalom.…
Read MoreGive Peace This Season
On a mission to give restoration and peace to war-affected children. Join us. Donate to Give Peace Through December 31st, 100% of your donation will go to the field — funding rehabilitative care in DR Congo and Northern Uganda. Join us in empowering former child soldiers and war-affected children to become leaders for peace. SHOP to GIVE Each…
Read MoreBrave Benjamin
Stepping back in time on Thursdays to remember and learn from old memories. Here’s a blog from our founder – originally posted on October 18, 2009. – – – I have come to realize my favorite thing about cooler weather. There are many. The slight bite in the air that causes you to hug yourself…
Read MoreUpdated – Help Feed 87 Orphaned Children
*** Update – More Children Joined the Peace Lives Center – Now 87 children receiving comprehensive care! *** Say yes to ensuring nutrition for 87 children. Up-to $2500, 100% of new monthly donations will go directly to feeding 87 former child soldiers and orphaned children at the Peace Lives Center (Goma, DRC). ***$1100/month committed already! Join…
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