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Meet Emmanuel
Author | Speaker | Advocate A Story of Relentless Faith Born in Eastern Congo, Exile’s incredible Program Ambassador Emmanuel Ntibonera is an accomplished author, speaker, and advocate who brings a unique perspective to the conflict that uprooted his life. His passion for peace is contagious, and he’s ready to share his heart for Congo with…
Read MoreEscalating Violence in DRC
February 2024 Update & Immediate Prayer Needs February 2024 Update Increased Fighting in DRC Displaces Millions Support Disaster Relief A dramatic increase in violence from the armed rebel group M23 continues to wreak havoc on Eastern Congo — worsening this week as the rebels advance towards Goma, a major city home to over a million…
Read MoreEruption Displaces Thousands | Emergency Relief Needed
Volcano Relief Updates moved To exileinternational.org/volcano-relief Recent Updates Here Volcano Relief May 27 — Situation Update Second eruption possible. Mandatory evacuations started. Join us in prayer. Tens of thousands again flee Goma area as an official warn an eruption “could happen very soon and without warning.” An eruption under Lake Kivu could release deadly clouds of carbon…
Read MoreBrands we adore… and you should too!
… and you should too! We are continuing to spread love and kindness by shining the light on four incredible Nashville-based companies! These companies have local and global visions to care for people around them and advocate for those in need! These four companies are changing the world — funding clean water projects, enriching the lives of…
Read MoreIt’s time to call on Congress
Will you use your signature to help put an end to child soldiering? The kidnapping and soldiering of children around the world are major contributing factors to modern-day slavery and human trafficking. There are approximately 250,000 children who have been forced to become child soldiers. All throughout January, we highlighted the work Exile and other…
Read More6 nonprofits we love – and you should too!
… and you should too! During a month dedicated to spreading love in all kinds of ways — chocolates, cards, and singing quartets — we want to spread love by telling you about the impact of six AMAZING nonprofits you should know about. These six nonprofits are changing the world — anti-trafficking, job creation, breaking…
Read MoreChild Soldiering = Child Trafficking
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month Did you know that Child Soldiering is Child Trafficking? According to the United Nations, human trafficking is defined as: “the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring, or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception,…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday – Gifts Matched!
There’s Black Friday then Cyber Monday… but we have our eyes on #GIVINGTUESDAY! On Dec 1st — let’s make healing & hope possible for 100 child survivors of war. Double Your Impact Today | Give Now Give Double Healing & Hope Today – Life-Changing Impact THE GOAL — 100 children empowered to overcome and thrive! With…
Read MoreOrphan Care Awareness Month
What is the orphan crisis? Four million children are orphaned by war in DR Congo & Uganda. In Uganda alone, 81 children are orphaned every day… that’s about 1 child orphaned every 20 minutes. About 68% of orphaned boys will commit a crime within five years. About 59% of girls will be involved in prostitution…
Read MoreReady for Work: Exile’s NEW Training Program
Exile’s NEW Ready for Work training program encourages vocation training for war-affected youth who have completed our rehabilitative care programs! As rescued child soldiers and children orphaned by war in our programs grow, we want to equip them with tangible life skills to continue their healing journeys after they age out of our programs! The…
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