Stories
Janet’s Story of Peace
A journey of peace When Janet was just 15-years-old, she was abducted and forced to be a sex-slave and “wife” to Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Enslaved for eight years, she bore two children to Kony before escaping in 2005. After breaking free, Janet transitioned from captivity through a care…
Read MoreThe future is brighter because of you!
from child survivors of war to future leaders for peace Because of you, in 2017… 1,600+ children healing their wounds — being restored and empowered through art therapy, trauma counseling, discipleship, peace-building, and leadership development 678 youth being educated — equipping and preparing each to pursue their dreams and serve as respected leaders in their communities 36 program graduates…
Read MoreHarriet’s Journey
Harriet’s Journey To Hope & Wholeness In a single day, Harriet lost everything. She was a young girl when the LRA (rebellion army) brutally killed her father — abducting her mother and siblings. Three long weeks later, Harriet’s mother returned to their village, but she was not the same. Her mother, Grace, was psychologically and physically…
Read More? Celebrating 170 new beginnings
170 child survivors will have the care they need to go from surviving to thriving! Because you responded with compassion & generosity… 170 child survivors of war will have the care they need to heal the wounds of trauma & journey towards restoration & hope! Thank you for showing up on #GivingTuesday — giving back so…
Read MoreLeah’s Story
Orphaned by War… but Full of Hope At 3 years old, Leah and her three sisters were orphaned when the Lord’s Resistance Army brutally attacked their family outside their village in northern Uganda. The rebels made the sisters watch as their parents and baby sister were murdered. Defend the cause of the fatherless.” – Isaiah 1:17…
Read MoreParticipate in Orphan Awareness Month
Join us in prayer this month Did you know November is Orphan Awareness Month? As followers of Christ – we’re a people called to defend the fatherless, to care for the child that has no family, and visit orphans in their distress. This November, Christians across the globe are setting aside time specifically to pray for…
Read Morefrom SURVIVING to THRIVING
Our Mission Exile International serves rescued child soldiers & children orphaned by war in DR Congo & Uganda — providing Christ-centerned programs delivering rehabilitative care, education, discipleship & leadership development. Why We Serve Launched in response to devastating wars in Uganda and D.R. Congo — where more than 100,000 children have been abducted — Exile…
Read MoreBaraka’s Journey
Baraka’s Journey: from rescued child soldier to leader for peace Abducted twice by two different rebel groups — Baraka was one of the most traumatized young men to have entered into EI’s care programs. Due to the severe violence he witnessed and was forced to participate in, he battled nightmares, flashbacks, and other symptoms for…
Read MoreIsaac Escapes to Freedom
(subtitles available & transcript available below ) from child survivors of war to future leaders for peace In 2020 – 1,900 child survivors receiving the care they need to be restored and empowered to become leaders who will influence and transform communities for Christ. Graduate-Led Replication — 29 of Exile’s 38 care programs are led by program graduates!…
Read MoreWelcome to the team, Restore Partners!
You are making each child’s restoration and hope possible! You make this possible! 1,600+ children healing their wounds — being restored and empowered through art therapy, trauma counseling, discipleship, peace-building, and leadership development 678 youth in school (150 more than last year) — each being equipped and prepared to pursue their dreams and serve as respected leaders…
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