Posts Tagged ‘aid’
June 2024 Prayer Updates
June 2024 Prayer Updates Dear Friends, As we move through this month, we find our hearts and minds deeply affected by the recent tragedy near Goma, DR Congo. In May, a displacement camp was bombed, leaving behind a trail of devastation and heartache. Many of those impacted are the very children and families we serve,…
Read MoreBombing in Displacement Camp
May 2024 Last Friday morning, we awoke to the tragic news…At least 35 people killed when a displacement camp near Goma, DR Congo was bombed by Rwanda-funded M23 rebels. This camp had recently become the new home to over 300 Exile youth. They and thousands have now fled the camp because of this attack. Just…
Read MoreMeet 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 MoreRise Again Rebuilding Gifts MATCHED up to $100,000
Exile’s Peace Lives Rehabilitation Center severely damaged in a devastating fire. No one was injured, but parts of the residential headquarters were completely destroyed. On December 4th, Exile’s Peace Lives Rehabilitation Center caught fire while the children were at church. We praise God that every staff member and child were safely worshipping, but much of…
Read MoreThousands Displaced | Emergency Relief Needed
A prominent rebel group advanced in Eastern Congo, displacing 72,000+ children & families. Thousands of children and families recently fled their communities to avoid rebel activity near a major city in DRC. These uprisings stretched across the surrounding communities, several of which are home to Exile peace programs, forcing 665 youth and foster families in Exile’s…
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