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Rise 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 MoreChristianity Today & Exile Int’l Presents “Faith in the Face of Bullet Fire”
What Happens When Steadfast Faith Collides with Wartime Trauma? By Bethany Williams First appeared in the February Globe Issue of Christianity Today “Deep breaths, Beth.” I repeated the words as I stood above the hospital bed. “Deep breaths.” I had met Joseph Ndekezi 12 years earlier when my life had already profoundly changed. Experiences of trauma…
Read MoreThousands Displaced | Emergency Relief Needed
A prominent rebel group advanced in Eastern Congo, displacing 72,000+ children & families. Thousands of children and families recently fled their communities to avoid rebel activity near a major city in DRC. These uprisings stretched across the surrounding communities, several of which are home to Exile peace programs, forcing 665 youth and foster families in Exile’s…
Read MoreGoats as a tool for healing!
Goats in a child’s healing journey! Did you know that even goats can play a role in a child’s healing journey? In addition to the art-focused trauma care that each child receives, many of the children in Exile’s programs take care of livestock as a part of their holistic rehabilitation. You may ask “Why animals?”…
Read More#RedHandDay
Red Hand Day — February 12 Take action & elevate awareness on the Int’l Day Against Child Soldiering The Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers adopted the “red hand” symbol in 1998 as part of its worldwide campaign against the use of child soldiers. Since the treaty banning the use of child soldiers…
Read MoreRemembering and Looking Forward
So much restoration… and so much more to come! As we step into a (greatly anticipated) new year, we are taking a moment to remember and celebrate all God has done in Exile’s 13 years of life and invite you into the vision He is leading us to for the next 20 years! Why? Because…
Read MoreLetter from Exile’s co-CEOs
Dear Friends, What an incredible year! Full of overcoming tragedy, defying the odds, and renewed life for thousands! This has been a year of triumph and tears — happy tears and sad tears. In 2021, Exile program teams and beneficiaries overcame a volcano eruption, two waves of COVID (with strict lockdowns), and significant safety concerns. Rather than saying, “This…
Read MoreJourney Assessment Report
Working with a consulting firm to assess the health and effectiveness of programs and operations — we are energized by what we’ve learned. As Child Sponsors, we think you will be excited and encouraged to learn… Exile scored in the top 5%! This is a beautiful reflection of the dedication and effectiveness of Exile…
Read MoreHOPE WINS | Gifts Matched!
Give Early RSVP Today! gifts matched Double the impact of your gifts! Join us for a night of celebration and generosity where you can provide healing and hope to 100,000 rescued child soldiers and children orphaned by war – where your gifts are matched! You are invited to Step Into The Story! During…
Read More“Uprooted” – docudrama by Christ Presbyterian Academy
“uprooted” by CPA About the Film We are completely speechless at this awe-inspiring film! It features captivating survival stories of war-affected youth that will bring you to the edge of your seat and leave you with renewed hope! Highlighting the 13-year history of Exile’s redemptive work in Congo and Uganda, you’ll be inspired by…
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