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“There is not enough room here…”
“There is not enough room here…” I look into his eyes. What have they seen? I look down at his hands. What was he made to do? I look at the scars, and I wonder what stories they could tell. The things he was forced to do and experience at the hands of the LRA…
Read MoreSpreadsheets, 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 MoreHello from Uganda
Hello from Uganda! For the past few weeks in Lira, we have had the privilege of working with beautiful women and children (including former child soldiers, child-mothers (abducted as children and returning home with child), and many others orphaned by war). Below, you will find a few key highlights followed by glimpses of story. In…
Read MoreExile Partners with Sevenly.org
We’re excited to announce a partnership with Sevenly this week! It’s been super secret until today! Sevenly partners with a different organization each week to help raise funds and awareness. Here is the best part… 100% of the funds raised go directly to our work in DR Congo! Last week’s Sevenly campaign raised over $25,000!…
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 MoreYour Prayers & Support Needed
Dear Friends, Your prayers are greatly needed at this time. There is a great deal of fighting, instability and rebel activity in DR Congo right now. Estimates vary, but 100,000 to 200,000+ people have been displaced. Tensions and rebel activity are worsening in North Kivu (which, among many things, includes abducting children). According to the…
Read MoreAnniversary Giving Campaign
Celebrating 4 Years of Rehabilitative Care and Trauma Therapy with Children in DR Congo and Northern Uganda! Help us reach more children. Here are the goals: $44,000 Raised by August 31 44 New Child Sponsors and/or New Monthly Donors 4 New Development Partners beginning at $500/month Big goals & big dreams that are more than…
Read MoreDare to Share
Let’s see this shared via Twitter, Facebook, Email, EVERYWHERE a THOUSAND TIMES!!! (we like to dream big) A media rich view of Exile International. One document “to rule them all.” It’s a simple (and PRETTY) way to share the word about the needs and how Exile International is meeting the needs of children in…
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