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Meet Emmanuel
Author | Speaker | Advocate A Story of Relentless Faith Born in Eastern Congo, Exile’s incredible Program Ambassador Emmanuel Ntibonera is an accomplished author, speaker, and advocate who brings a unique perspective to the conflict that uprooted his life. His passion for peace is contagious, and he’s ready to share his heart for Congo with…
Read MoreEscalating Violence in DRC
February 2024 Update & Immediate Prayer Needs February 2024 Update Increased Fighting in DRC Displaces Millions Support Disaster Relief A dramatic increase in violence from the armed rebel group M23 continues to wreak havoc on Eastern Congo — worsening this week as the rebels advance towards Goma, a major city home to over a million…
Read MoreBeauty from Ashes
God’s Faithfulness One Year After the Fire Rebuilding Peace Lives Rehabilitation Center On a dreary December Sunday one year ago, a fire destroyed multiple structures at the Peace Lives Rehabilitation Center. Not only is this Exile’s HQ in DR Congo… it is home to 60 child survivors of war and a place of safety and…
Read MoreRise 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 MoreAlexander’s Story: From Slave to Survivor
Alexander’s story begins with heartache no child should know — abandonment & abduction. “When I was only a young boy, my father abandoned our family — leaving me in the care of my seven older siblings. Shortly after, a group of rebels attacked our village early one morning. They captured me and forced me…
Read MoreA Message From Uganda: “Thank you Restore Partners!”
30 Seconds of Joy & Gratitude just for you! Because of your unwavering dedication to providing monthly care: Boys and girls no longer wonder where they will sleep or what they will eat. Rescued child soldiers find peace and healing from the traumas of war. Children orphaned by war discover belonging in loving families. Because…
Read MoreA Special Message for Child Sponsors from the Heart of Uganda
30 Seconds of Inspiration, just for you! Because of your faithfulness to sponsor a child: Boys and girls no longer wonder where they will sleep or what they will eat. Rescued child soldiers find peace and healing from the traumas of war. Children orphaned by war discover belonging in loving families. Hope Wins! Learn…
Read MorePlanting Seeds of Hope with Tearfund
Have you heard about Exile’s latest partnership? Working in over 50 of the world’s most vulnerable nations, Tearfund empowers local churches to transform their communities — tackling extreme poverty and global injustice — knowing that all things are possible with God. We are honored that Tearfund recently launched a partnership with Exile to inspire peace in DR Congo,…
Read MoreHonoring International Day of the African Child
Uncover History You Won’t Find in Your Textbooks 46 years ago, 10,000+ students marched the streets of Soweto, South Africa, peacefully protesting for better education. Students rallied to learn in their own languages, but government officials met their demands with sheer brutality. As a result, thousands lost their lives that afternoon. Today, we remember the…
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…
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