As Back2Back continues to grow in depth and breadth of their care for vulnerable populations in India, there are cultural expectations to consider as the best, most holistic approach is provided. One of the key lessons staff understand is that, if the children served in-country want the best opportunities for jobs after studying in university… Read more
Recently, the children who call the India Samuel Suzuki Hope Campus home had the opportunity to visit a 4D Theme Park! The large park holds a bird sanctuary, a play area, and the chance to drive ATV’s for the bigger kids. The day was filled with new experiences and a chance to see a different… Read more
Santosh Kumar, Back2Back staff, is an incredible advocate for Strong Families in the city as he connects them to the appropriate resources to meet their needs. He recently went with a father and his children to a nearby dental clinic so the family would know how to get there for future visits; he also wanted… Read more
The campus was filled with a buzz of conversation and excitement. Families from neighboring villages made the trek to the Suzuki Samuel Hope Campus in India for a medical clinic, and the opportunity to be seen and heard by medical professionals created an atmosphere of welcoming. “It was such a unique opportunity to host the… Read more
“Sister, may I please have some m-i-l-k?” The eight-year old boy looked at his caregiver, big brown eyes proud of his spelling accomplishment. Zahir* recently joined Back2Back’s programming in India and when he arrived, he knew no English, not even the alphabet. “We immediately started working with him,” shared Reshma Enagandhula, Back2Back staff. “We encouraged… Read more
“I don’t want to be a rag picker anymore. I want my degree,” the father’s voice was clear and resolute as he looked Back2Back India Staff, Santosh, in the eye. Santosh and a father in the Strong Families Program have been working together for the last four years through parenting classes. He and his family… Read more
Bhongir Fort is a well-known fort some kilometers from the Back2Back campus in India. It sits atop a rock hill more than 500 feet high and was built in the 10th Century; its steps from the bottom of the hill to the top are still intact. It is a popular hiking destination for people nearby,… Read more
As the Strong Families Program in India grows, staff take notice when children are struggling in specific areas. Recently, a group of young men who attend the community center were struggling to remain focused during their study time. Staff wanted to respond lovingly and with a solution to help the boys focus and succeed in,… Read more
Back2Back values constantly learning as a staff team around the world. A key piece of this value is ongoing training. Recently, two staff members from the Employee Relations team visited India to update their staff team on Back2Back Culture and DNA training. “It was the first time our entire staff team has been together since… Read more
Every week, children in the Strong Families Program in India attend story classes at the inner city community center. Recently, they studied the parable of the persistent widow in which a woman needs justice against her adversary and through persistent prayer, receives it. A teen who was present for the lesson held on to the… Read more