Stories
Samuel: Joyful, Survivor, Leader
Looking at this amazing smile, one may never guess what these eyes have seen. At age 9, the LRA attacked Samuel’s home. These rebels would take Samuel and his two sisters as captives after first murdering their father in front of them. Miraculously, he and his two sisters would survive years as captives and were reunited.…
Read MoreGoma Update – 12.05.12
Though the situation and fighting has quieted some, it is still very unstable. Unclear negotiations between M23 and the Congolese government have resulted in some M23 forces leaving Goma, yet there are still threats and unmet demands “on the table” for both sides. For many, including our partners and those children served by Exile International,…
Read MoreGoma Update – 11.23.12
Our Country Leader went across the border today to send an email and we are in AWE of God and thankful “our kids” were protected. I’ll let the words of our country leader update you – here’s an exert from his email: “M23 [the rebel army] arrived at PLC, asked for food, then went to the…
Read More“There is not enough room here…”
“There is not enough room here…” I look into his eyes. What have they seen? I look down at his hands. What was he made to do? I look at the scars, and I wonder what stories they could tell. The things he was forced to do and experience at the hands of the LRA…
Read MoreSpreadsheets, 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…
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