Posts Tagged ‘DR Congo’

Esdras was just a young boy when his childhood was marked by fear and violence. He was exposed to experiences no child should ever face, leaving him deeply traumatized and unsure of what his future could hold.⁠ ⁠ For many months, Esdras lived in constant fear, separated from safety and stability. The pain he carried…

Faith’s journey was marked by fear and unimaginable pain, but hope never left her heart. At just 13 years old, her life changed when violence tore through her village and she was separated from her family. In the midst of trauma and suffering, Faith held tightly to prayer — dreaming of the day she would…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…