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Empowering Leaders for Peace in D.R. Congo & Uganda

Exile International serves in the heart of Central and East Africa, where over 100,000 children have been abducted and enslaved by armed rebel groups. Exile's programs provide comprehensive rehabilitative care to rescued child soldiers and children orphaned by war throughout Eastern DRC and Nothern Uganda. The Hope Initiative empowers war-affected youth to become leaders who promote peace in communities known for violence.

Holistic Rehabilitation Includes...

Art-Focused Trauma Care

78% Decrease in PTSD Symptoms

Trauma disrupts the brain's language centers, making it more challenging to express pain. Without words, trauma can quickly leave you feeling isolated and hopeless — experiencing PTSD symptoms alone.

Art provides a safe space for children to externalize pain caused by trauma... restoring hearts and transforming lives!

With a focus on art-focused trauma care, Exile International has witnessed incredible results of tangible restoration — seeing a 78% decrease in debilitating anxiety, memory problems, and nightmares!

Christ-Centered Holistic Rehabilitation

A Comprehensive Approach to Care

Exile's daily programs provide a holistic approach to care — addressing mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. They offer art-focused trauma care, peacebuilding, and leadership development grounded in prayer and discipleship to promote total restoration of the spirit, mind, and body.

Coming alongside the local church to share the good news of the gospel, young people are experiencing new life in Christ! Participation in religious activities is never required, but many young men and women discover hope through scripture, prayer, and worship.

Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution & Leadership Development

Learning to be Peacemakers

In a region known for conflict, we're empowering the next generation of leaders with the tools needed to inspire peace for years to come. Integrated into each tier of the Hope Initiative curricula — young men and women are learning valuable soft skills and tangible strategies to resolve conflict and promote peace.

"And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace." - James 3:18 (NASB)

Education

95% Complete their Education

Exile understands education is one of the most powerful tools to shape a child's future! Receiving an education equips youth with knowledge and vocational skills to end cycles of poverty, restore families, and develop communities.

95% of students in Exile's programs graduate with a complete education! That's 4 times the national average in Congo and Uganda!

Graduate-Led Replication

Disciples Making Disciples

Every year, Exile trains and empowers more program graduates to launch care programs in their own communities. These graduates are transforming lives by expanding programs to reach more child survivors of war and increasing access to trauma care across Eastern Congo and Uganda.

37 out of 45 of Exile's care programs are now led by program graduates, demonstrating the effectiveness of rehabilitation and the faithfulness of God!

And So Much More!

7,800+ Children Experiencing Hope & Healing

Since 2008 — nearly 8,000 children and youth have experienced transformation through the care they received with Exile International. Graduates of the program include university students, vocational professionals, pastors, and community leaders passionately pursuing peace and development.

To learn more about these programs and your impact, download Exile's latest Impact Report!

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When you give, children who would otherwise be on the streets at risk of abduction receive life-changing, comprehensive care! The boys and girls you empower today will soon become the leaders of tomorrow — their impact immeasurable. ⁠

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Empowering Leaders for Peace in D.R. Congo & Uganda

Holistic Rehabilitation Includes...

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