Stories
Spreadsheets, 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 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 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…
Read MoreIntern Updates: Devon Feldmeth
Today was another wonderful day! Surrounded by young children who have lost their parents and suffer from HIV, but really the only thing that shows is the joy they wear on the sleeves! Their hearts are just completely full of love! The cows kind of got in our way though when we were playing… we…
Read MoreLira Updates: Kari Hamilton
My favorite day!!! 21 single mothers and their children arrived at Children of Peace today from Teso Bah slums. We were able to love them, encourage them and tell the women how incredibly strong and beautiful they are! Most of these women lost their husbands because of the LRA. One woman, Grace, has been through…
Read MoreLira Updates: Devon Feldmeth
DREAMING bigger than ever. What would it look like for every former child soldier and child born in captivity to come together to speak about PEACE in Uganda? Who wants to be a part of empowering these brave soldiers of peace to tell their story? Dreams are in the making! ahhh 😀
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