Exile International (EI)

PURPOSELaunched in response to devastating wars in Uganda and D.R. Congo — where more than 100,000 children have been abducted — Exile International has providedlife-changing, Christ-centered care to over 6,000 war-affected children. Through holistic care programs addressing the needs of spirit, mind and body — rescued child soldiers and orphaned children are being restored. Additionally, young survivors are being empowered to become leaders for peace through education, discipleship, and leadership development.Program graduates include university students, skilled professionals, and community leaders — some of whom are now leading care programs in their own communities.IMPACT MODELExile International restores and empowers war-affected children through holistic, rehabilitative 
care — providing spiritual, emotional and physical restoration. Exile International also provides education, housing, food, and medical care.Utilizing a three-tier, curricula-based model of: (1) art focused trauma care, (2) peace-building and conflict resolution, and (3) leadership development,Exile Int'l empowers child survivors of war to become leaders who will transform communities for Christ.Exile Int'l believes in the power of local leadership to foster sustainable, lasting impact. Exile Int'l employs local counselors, caregivers, and leaders who are implementing culturally appropriate, effective care. *For more about the model & curricula, visit exileinternational.org/projects/#hopeOUTCOMES & BENEFITSCurrent impact— 2,100 child survivors receiving the care they need to be restored and empowered to become leaders who will influence and transform communities for Christ.Graduate-Led Replication— Every year, EI is training and empowering more program graduates to launch care programs in their communities. These graduates and their influence are vital to ending cycles of violence and poverty throughout the region.78% decrease in post-traumatic stressand emotional wounded-ness after 24 months of program involvement — measured by pre- and post-testing. These levels are evaluated using a trauma severity test — called The CRIES Test.95% of beneficiariesin Exile Int’l education programs complete their educational journey (secondary school, university and/or professional training programs) — compare with national averages: Uganda, 17.5% net secondary school attendance; DR Congo, 31.7% net secondary school attendance; graduation stats unavailable for either country — stats via UNESCO Institute for Statistics.