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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.
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Making Intentional Plans

“In ten minutes, you need to take a water break, Edwin*!” Ethan Drent, Back2Back Mazatlán staff calls outside to the young boy mowing the lawn under a caregiver’s supervision. Edwin shakes his head yes and continues to mow. “Edwin, take some drinks of water in five minutes!” Ethan reminds him again. After the time has… Read more


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A Dream Realized

A large pitcher of watermelon water sits on the table. The heat of the day lingers in the space of the open-air restaurant, and three men sit watching an American home renovation show subtitled in Spanish. A lime green wall is the backdrop for the kitchen where Luz and her two sisters, Diana and Lily,… Read more



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Laughter and Celebration

“Bon anniversaire!” Everyone sang out as the two boys at the front table smiled, trying to patiently wait to eat their piece of cake. Samuel* and Evens* are celebrating their birthdays today. Birthday celebrations are a special way Back2Back recognizes each boy and girl. Birthday cake is cut into slices and passed around as each… Read more


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To Play With Purpose

Luis* ran up to Sammy as she entered the room. “Sammy, Sammy! I have something for you.” Sammy watched Luis pull his other hand from behind his back. “You left this yesterday.” The five-year old held a magnetic train car in his hand, lifting it up to Sammy. “Thank you so much, Luis!” “It may… Read more


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Joy Found in the Water

The row of children and visiting adults crunched their toes in the sand. Their surf instructor welcomed them and asked them to draw a line straight back. Next, each student drew the “nose” on top of the line, and stood atop their sand surfboards. There is a surf party happening in Mazatlán. The girls living… Read more


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Meeting Needs

Eli* looked upset as he walked up to Back2Back staff member, Eloise. He came to where she stood and looked up at her with big, brown eyes. “Elo, I am sad.” Eloise bent down to be eye level with him. “What is the matter, Eli?” “I am sad because I cannot eat. My tooth hurts… Read more


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Finding Healing

A visiting guest, Kali, a physician’s assistant, sat across the table from 15-year old Lovely*. Kali knew Lovely was struggling with pain, but the young girl sat quietly before her. “Staff members informed me Lovely had been experiencing a lot of pain, but she was very brave when we first sat down together,” shared Kali…. Read more


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Growth In and Out of the Classroom

“Jesús can return to his classes for the full day. We have seen incredible improvement in his work and behavior,” the principal of the school shared with Back2Back’s Education Coordination, Gabriela Nieto. Gabriela smiled, excited to share the news of Jesús’ improvement with staff member Matt Metzger. His academic and behavioral growth is a testament… Read more


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Wide-Eyed and Full of Hope

Sandeep took in the large building with all the shops and people moving about. He looked over at Adam Petticrew, Back2Back staff, and whispered, “I did not know India was like this…” Adam and the three oldest boys on the India Hope Campus, Ganesh, Sandeep, and Goutham, had spent the day in HITEC City. HITEC… Read more


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