Stories
Meet 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]…
Read MoreThe Multiplier Effect
Disciples Making Disciples Exile rehabilitation program graduates are resilient, talented, and hard-working! Many are using these strengths to bring healing and hope to hundreds of children in their communities! Program graduates have launched 5 new rehabilitative care programs in the last 6 months! Because of these new rehabilitation programs, 300+ more children now have access…
Read MoreBarclay believes in Exile
. She can tackle anything… including the Ninja Warped Wall Barclay Stockett is a four time competitor on American Ninja Warrior. As you can see from the video, she has a big heart and a determined spirit. This dedication helps her tackle most anything she has a passion for and sets her mind to –…
Read MoreOnce a slave. Now a peacemaker.
. “Then I was forced to kill. I remember the first time… it changed me.” My name is Baraka. I was 14 years old when I was abducted and taken into the forest. I was trained to fight, trained to shoot, I was forced to kill. I remember the first time… it changed me.…
Read MoreFinding a Place to Belong: Bella’s Story
Bella “But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.” Genesis 39:21 This is Bella. She is the youngest of 10 children. When the war erupted, Bella’s whole village had to flee to the bush for safety. Later, they were…
Read MoreMeet Hanok | Be My Valentine!
Meet Hanok This is Hanok. His father died during the war when he was very young, and soon after, his mother abandoned him. Hanok was all alone when some local chiefs found him. They took Hanok from village to village, trying to find help for him. Eventually, they brought him to one of Exile’s care…
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