Blog Posts
Judith: Finding Purpose in Pain
When the LRA entered and attacked her village, they forced Judith, a 7-year-old child, to witness the killing of her mother. Orphaned and abducted by the LRA, she would spend nearly 2 years in captivity and be forced to do the unspeakable. A Heart-Wrenching Start Judith was just 7 years old when the LRA (rebel army) entered and attacked…
Read MoreDelphin – Infectious Joy & Deep Compassion
Delphin is in one of the most beautifully spirited men you will ever met. He joined our program as a young counselor, volunteering his services to counsel war-affected children and former child soldiers in Goma, DRC. His infectious joy and deep compassion coupled with diligent work ethic made him indispensable. In 2012, he was further…
Read MoreSamuel: Joyful, Survivor, Leader
Looking at this amazing smile, one may never guess what these eyes have seen. At age 9, the LRA attacked Samuel’s home. These rebels would take Samuel and his two sisters as captives after first murdering their father in front of them. Miraculously, he and his two sisters would survive years as captives and were reunited.…
Read MorePartnering with The Well
Exile International has been utilizing The Well’s cozy environment for office space and team meetings for months now. We’ve been developing relationships with the staff and board since our first partnership took place back in August when The Well hosted an Exile International fundraising event. Then for the holiday season, The Well invited us to…
Read MoreLike to dance? Join us!
Join us for Fabulous Friends for Africa’s 2013 Valentine’s Dance: an evening of dancing, silent auction, food and drink to benefit Exile International and African Leadership. Saturday, February 9th, 2013 — 7:30pm Liberty Hall, Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN The party is hosted by the Fabulous Friends for Africa, a group of 10 women who…
Read MoreSee what you did in 2012!
Dear friend and supporter, This has been a life-changing year at Exile International! Because of your support and God’s grace, it has overflown with stories of healing hearts and lives being spared. We’ve heard stories of former child soldiers forgiving their abductors and seen children orphaned by war dancing to songs of peace. These…
Read MoreGoma Update – 12.05.12
Though the situation and fighting has quieted some, it is still very unstable. Unclear negotiations between M23 and the Congolese government have resulted in some M23 forces leaving Goma, yet there are still threats and unmet demands “on the table” for both sides. For many, including our partners and those children served by Exile International,…
Read MoreGoma Update – 11.23.12
Our Country Leader went across the border today to send an email and we are in AWE of God and thankful “our kids” were protected. I’ll let the words of our country leader update you – here’s an exert from his email: “M23 [the rebel army] arrived at PLC, asked for food, then went to the…
Read MoreAsking your prayers – DRC rebels advance on Goma
Dear Friends, Please pray for the current situation North Kivu and Goma, DRC. News reports and a phone call this AM from our country leader in DRC confirmed that M23 (a large rebel, military group of Eastern Congo) has advanced upon Goma. Goma and the surrounding areas are home to many of the children Exile…
Read MoreChristmas Campaign
Announcing Exile International’s 2012 Christmas Campaign! There is Magic in the spirit of Christmas. The anticipation of opening a gift chosen with love. The unspoken breeze of kindness in the air. The child-like faith in something wonderful, mystical and magical. The spirit of Believing comes to life. . B E L I E V I…
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