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Red Hand Day

Each year, on February 12th, we come together to observe Red Hand Day — a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the trafficking of child soldiers and advocating for their protection. We invite you to join us in making a difference by participating in this powerful day of action. Here are three meaningful ways…

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Field Updates – Christmas Celebrations & Baptisms

Because of you, children who once lived under coercion, violence, and exploitation are experiencing something profoundly different — safety, dignity, and belonging. As the year came to a close, many of the children in our care celebrated Christmas surrounded by community — sharing meals, receiving new clothes, and marking a season of joy they once…

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Esther’s Story: From Fear to Love

After being separated from her family during the war, Esther’s journey home was filled with fear and pain, but hope carried her forward. She dreamed of returning to her family — of being held, loved, and allowed to be a child again. She longed to leave behind the war, the loss, and the memories that…

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Evelyne’s Story: From Trauma to Healing

As a child, Evelyne experienced profound loss. During conflict from the war, she lost both of her parents, and the weight of grief and trauma consumed her world. “I lost my hope,” she recalls. “The level of trauma was increasing.” Her heart was heavy with pain. She stopped laughing. She struggled to forgive. Silence replaced…

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Ready for Work

Because of your generosity this Christmas, young men and women in Exile’s Entrepreneurship Program are stepping into work with confidence and possibility — even after years of trauma and loss. At Exile International, healing is just the beginning. Through our Entrepreneurship Program, child survivors of war are equipped with practical skills that help them build…

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Paul’s Story: From Pain to Restoration

This Christmas, we want to share a powerful story of healing and hope —because you give month after month, stories like Paul’s are possible. Meet Paul. For years, Paul lived without hope for his future. Trauma had stolen his joy, leaving him unable to smile and unsure of what life could ever become. Each day…

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Hope that Multiplies

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…

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Ajua’s Story: From Captive to Peacemaker

Today, we want to introduce you to Ajua, whose journey exemplifies the incredible impact of our collective efforts. As a child, Ajua’s life was torn apart when soldiers attacked his village. “One early morning, while I was at home, a group of soldiers attacked our village, captured me and other children, taking us into the…

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2024 Highlights & Inspiration

Dear family, We are thrilled to share an incredible update from Fidele and the team on the ground in Congo! 700 baptisms — lives transformed, hearts committed to Christ, and a movement of disciple-makers growing stronger. 4,577 war-affected children reached — helping them overcome the horrors of trafficking and trauma. 95% graduation rate — empowering…

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