“They’ve forgotten how to be kids.” It was an assessment made by Back2Back’s staff psychologist, Lili, as she and other staff members watched the children and teens reorient themselves recently to the community centers. It has been almost a year since schools were shut down and all students in Cancun transitioned to virtual learning. “They… Read more
Back2Back wants children and teens to live in families- either family-style care or if is a healthy and safe option, reunited with extended family. It has been an exciting few months in Mazatlán, as the Foster Care Program has officially kicked off! Sadie* once lived in a former Back2Back-partner children’s home, but due to a… Read more
Anna* stood in her red graduation robe before adults and peers who have supported her for many years. She walked shyly to the wooden structure that held the celebration bell and tugged on the attached rope. Clangs echoed off the buildings in a song of triumph. As those gathered cheered loudly, Anna smiled, confident in… Read more
Suhana* has lived apart from her family for most of her life. In her younger years, she lived in a Back2Back-partner children’s home, and later transitioned with many other girls and boys to the Back2Back-run India Hope Campus. She has spent the last several years focusing on her studies and growing into a young woman… Read more
On any given day in Haiti, one needs a water bottle handy. The sun is hot, the humidity is generally high, and if walking or working outdoors, cold water helps. It helps quench thirst on humid days, but it also does a lot for emotional and physical stability. Good hydration can contribute to better memory,… Read more
In early 2020, while the world safely quarantined, sixty children remained together at a Back2Back-partner children’s home in Nigeria. The weeks seemed long and Ene Oklo, Back2Back staff and captain of the home, heard whisperings of what the children wished they could do. In an effort to keep morale high and help the children and… Read more
According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year. The history of this day is long and its various versions disputed, but what we know for sure is this year we need one another more than ever. Beyond our global health crisis, there is a tremendous growing sense… Read more
Maintaining connection between children and families is a top priority for Back2Back staff all over the world. Lockdowns, safely distancing, and potential hiccups with internet connections haven’t always made it easy. However, the staff is not easily kept down. As the holidays approached, the desire to remain connected grew stronger in Cancun, and Jenn Holden,… Read more
Christmas looked different for the boys at a Monterrey children’s home, but the staff were intent on making sure the celerbations didn’t fall short, even if it was a celebration like they’d never experienced before. The Mexican government mandated the children who stayed in children’s homes following lockdowns were required to stay through the holidays…. Read more
Elias* held the live chicken in his hands calmly. To most teenage boys, a full grown, live chicken might not be much of a reward or gift, but to Elias, it was so much more than just a gift. It was evidence of his hard work paying off and for being seen by the adults… Read more