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Be inspired by stories of reckless faith from around the world. These stories encourage us to keep going, to never give up, until every child is known and loved.
March 16, 2023 All • Cincinnati • Inspirational Living • Staff Stories • Stories

What Lasts Longer Than a Program? How Communities of Belonging Change the Narrative

Two young eyes peered through a small window in the door. “Do you want to go in?”  Nine-year old Tabitha* shook her head no at the Back2Back staff member. “I’m too scared. No one will like me.”  Right on cue, Ella* laid down her coloring pencil and walked to the entryway, reaching her hand out…. Read more

by Guest Contributor
January 28, 2022 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories • Transitions Program

Graduate, Athlete, Overcomer

Kike is a college graduate, a professional athlete, and qualified for the World Duathlon Championships held in Spain this year. He stands atop countless podiums with medals around his neck and trophies in his hand. Crowds cheer him on and other athletes ask him how he does it. They have no idea just how incredible… Read more

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July 28, 2020 All • Dominican Republic

The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

One of Back2Back’s main initiatives in the Dominican Republic is offering Trauma Competent Care trainings (TCC) to local ministries and organizations. This research-based training is designed to give caregivers a compassionate understanding of complex developmental trauma, and how it effects the body, biology, brain, behavior, and belief system of children from hard places. The training… Read more

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July 7, 2020 4 Questions • All • Inspirational Living • Staff Stories • US

4 Questions with Carly Glista

My name is Carly Glista. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, and my role is Strategic Partnerships, with a focus on emerging generations! I have been on staff with Back2Back for five years. Why did you join Back2Back? Like all great stories begin, when I was 12-years old, I was watching Oprah with my mom. She… Read more

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June 30, 2020 All • Haiti • Inspirational Living • Partner Children's Home

Going the Extra Mile

It’s been a struggle in Haiti recently, the country in chaos over a power struggle within the government. Already experiencing daily conflicts, this new development  added weight like: fear, hesitation, uncertainty, despair. For over eight weeks this winter, Haiti was experiencing the terrifying results of a broken government.  “Peyi Lok,” or country shutdown, means the population… Read more

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April 7, 2020 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Nigeria • Staff Stories

4 Questions with Corrie Guckenberger

My name is Corrie Guckenberger. I moved from Jos, Nigeria and Monterrey, MX to the US Corporate Office, and my role is Ministry Partner Development Coach and Staff Care Representative. I’ve been on staff with Back2Back since 2005. 1. Why did you join Back2Back?  For me, this is a difficult question to respond to without acknowledging my… Read more

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March 10, 2020 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Staff Stories

4 Questions with Steve Ross

My name is Steve Ross. I moved from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Monterrey, Mexico, and now I’m back in Cincinnati, Ohio! My role is US Director of Mexico Sites. I have been on staff with Back2Back for 13 years.  1. Why did you join Back2Back?  I really thought I had things figured out there for a… Read more

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