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Henry: The boy with a bright smile of hope, courage, and restored faith
Impact the lives of children like Henry Sponsoring a child like Henry provides education, food, healthcare, trauma counseling, peace building/leadership development, and spiritual care. 100% of donations go directly to supporting your sponsored child. Give
Read MoreHealing the Wounds of Trauma
Healing the Wounds of Trauma Recently, Exile’s US Team had the opportunity to be trained in Trauma Healing Institute’s curriculum — one of the trauma healing curriculums Exile’s Congolese and Ugandan counselors utilize daily. We were blessed to train alongside incredible counselors and social workers who aim to use this powerful tool to help trauma…
Read More#DayOfTheGirl
#DAYOFTHEGIRL “I raise up my voice — not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard…we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.” ―Malala Yousafzai ❌130 million girls are out of school ❌71% of human trafficking victims are female ❌1 in 4 girls gets married as…
Read MoreColor of Grace: Storming the Heavens
Chapter 18 | Storming the Heavens As Exile International celebrates 10 Years of Healing, we remember these words written by EI’s Founder, Bethany Haley Williams in her book The Color of Grace. My heart stopped. My breath left me. Even as I write these words and recall this story, my heart races and tears fall. I…
Read MoreWe’ve got Good News!
We are so excited to have a spot in the latest issue of The Goodnewspaper! Order your copy today and enjoy reading some truly Good News in this positive and encouraging publication! Order Your Issue Now! Speaking of GOOD News… Here are some encouraging stories from EI’s local programs in DR Congo!…
Read More10 Years in the Making | It’s Birthday Month!
It’s Birthday Month! There are lots of fun and impactful ways to celebrate EI’s 10th Anniversary this month! Whether it’s donating your age, registering for Instagram Giveaways, or purchasing our NEW Full Circle Necklace, you are raising awareness and bringing healing and hope to child survivors of war! As we celebrate 10 Years of Healing, we take a moment…
Read MoreMeet Dickens | A Leader for Peace!
Impact the lives of children like Dickens Sponsoring a child like Dickens provides education, food, healthcare, trauma counseling, peace building/leadership development, and spiritual care. 100% of donations go directly to supporting your sponsored child. Make an Impact!
Read MoreCelebrate 10 Years of Healing! + Why & How EI Got Started
2008 to 2018 As Exile International celebrates 10 Years of Healing, let’s look back at why and how EI got started. Where We Began EI’s founder, Bethany Williams, was (and still is) a counseling psychologist whose life took on a radically new direction in 2008 — after a volunteer opportunity in Congo. Sometimes a bit…
Read MoreJackson & Moise | Celebrating Life
Jackson is a graduate of EI’s programs from several years ago and is now a skilled carpenter! Jackson has a successful business, built his own home, and works part-time at an EI care center teaching carpentry to youth there. Several program graduates who apprenticed under Jackson have started their own carpentry businesses! We…
Read MoreCelebrate Their Stories
Meet Blessing — DR Congo When I was 14 years old, I was taken by a Congolese rebel army. With the rebel army, we lived outside of God’s will. That is to say, I didn’t want to live — I had no peace in my mind, and I was without hope to ever see…
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