Hope That Multiplies: From Trauma to Transformation in War-Affected Communities
Every child deserves more than survival. At Exile International, healing is just the beginning.
The work we do at Exile International isn’t easy. It’s heavy. It’s holy. And it’s not for the faint of heart.
Each day, our teams — counselors, mentors, and caregivers — step into places marked by war. Not because it’s safe… but because love won’t let us leave a child behind.
In the heart of eastern Congo and northern Uganda, we go where few are willing. We carry the hope of Christ into the darkest corners — to children orphaned by war, survivors of unspeakable trauma, and youth who once believed their stories had ended in tragedy.
And here’s the remarkable part: many of our staff were once the very children we now serve.
Children who fled war… now leading peace.
Children once rescued by Exile… now rescuing others.
They know what it’s like to live in that darkness. Now, they’re guiding others into the light.
Healing Through Art
When trauma steals a child’s words, art gives them a voice again.
At Exile, healing begins with giving pain a place to go. In our programs, art isn’t decoration — it’s therapy. We use art-focused trauma care to help child survivors process grief, fear, and loss in a safe and sacred space.
One of the most tangible symbols of this healing journey is our handkerchief art project. Each piece holds the story of a child — a survivor who is learning to create again, to dream again, and for many… to lead again.
Hope That Multiplies
And healing? It doesn’t stop with one child.
It multiplies.
Today, more than 4,500 children are in ongoing care through Exile. Many of the programs are now led by graduates of Exile — young men and women who were once traumatized children and are now trained counselors, pastors, and peacebuilders.
We call this our Replication Model — or what we like to call God’s multiplier effect.
It’s not short-term relief. It’s sustainable, Christ-centered transformation.
You Can Help Write the Next Redemption Story
In a world overwhelmed by violence and despair, this work is a declaration:
War doesn’t have the final word. Love does.
Every gift helps fuel the healing.
Every prayer lifts a child closer to restoration.
Every voice that shares this story helps the light keep shining.
Join us. Help restore hope where war has tried to erase it.