Stories
Meet Elisa
“I enjoyed our village and the life we had before the rebels came.” My name is Elisa. I’m 18 years old. I have a mom, dad, and eight siblings – four brothers and four sisters. I enjoyed our village and the life we had before the rebels came. I was 14 years old the day…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Resources For You & Your Family
We’re here for you. Because the core of our work is trauma and emotionally focused, we understand the importance of engaging with children during such difficult times. Parents — we are with you and for you! During this unfamiliar season of social distancing, home-schooling, working from home, and out of sync schedules, we want to help…
Read MoreResponding Faithfully to COVID-19
Donate | COVID-19 Response Plan Dear Exile International Family, We’re with you and praying for you. Our global staff and the boys and girls Exile serves (*they’re prayer warriors) are praying for grace and peace over you and all those at risk globally. In a time where fears and uncertainties saturate headlines, we are committed to…
Read MoreMeet Alex | Be My Valentine!
Meet Alex Alex is an incredible overcomer at nine years old. As a young boy, circumstances forced him to live on the street. He joined other children who were already there. Life was not easy. Alex endured cold nights, hunger, violence, and the dangers that come with life on the streets. Many children live…
Read MoreMeet Zahara | Be My Valentine!
Meet Zahara Zahara has known more tragedy and loss in her 15 years than most people experience in a lifetime. At a very young age, she lost both of her parents due to the ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. After losing her parents, Zahara and her three siblings were taken in…
Read MoreMeet Ally | Be My Valentine!
Meet Ally Meet darling Ally: The youngest of five children. A little girl who loves to sing, dance, draw, and color. But one who almost didn’t make it to this age due to war and instability in her community. When the rebels attacked her village, Ally and her siblings were separated from their parents. They…
Read MoreRaised in Trauma, Transformed by Love
Born into War Sweet Nuru is the youngest of three children. When war erupted in her village, Nuru’s mother was pregnant with her and expecting to go into labor at any time. In the middle of the night, screams and whistles filled the air. Everyone had to run from their homes because their village was…
Read MoreStep Into Their Stories
– “For all the information I have been given, I am responsible… I am honored to have stepped into the children’s story of healing. They are not what has been done to them. They are not what they were forced to do. They are beautiful, dreaming children in the hands of a redemptive God. What…
Read More#dayoftheEIgirl – You are Restoring Hope!
Today, we want to tell you about the war-affected girls and women you support through EI – and the ways you are restoring hope, bettering girls’ lives, and empowering them to reach their full potential! We’re calling it #dayoftheEIgirl! Every October, people around the world celebrate the International Day of the Girl – shared widely with #dayofthegirl online. Established…
Read MoreFrom War to a Life of Healing
The courageous story of one young man’s fight to survive and his remarkable journey to healing. Told by Solomon himself. My name is Solomon. I am 24 years old. This is my story. I was 5 years old the first time the rebels took us. We were hiding and sleeping in the bush [forest]…
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