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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.
January 16, 2020 All • Dominican Republic • Family Reunification • Haiti • Hope Program • India • Inspirational Living • Mexico • News • Nigeria • Partner Children's Home • Programs • Transitions Program • US

Letter from the Director

This past year I changed my email signature to say, “Easier said than done, but I’m in if you’re in.” Those two thoughts had been circling around my head for a while. Solutions sound simple until you experience your first challenge, but sticking with it produces results. I wanted to say to the staff and… Read more

by Todd Guckenberger
January 7, 2020 All • Mexico • Staff Stories

4 Questions with Kenny McCambridge

My name is Kenny McCambridge. I moved from Cleveland OH, and my role is Site Staff. I’ve been on staff with Back2Back for about 10 Months. 1. Why did you go/join Back2Back?  My wife, Anna, had been involved with Back2Back since she and her family took their first trip in 2006. When we met in college, I… Read more

by Guest Contributor
December 30, 2019 All • Video

Celebrating 2019

2019 is quickly coming to a close, but here at Back2Back, we are all about looking back, in preparation of looking forward, and celebrating all God has done for orphaned and vulnerable children through YOU this year. We are grateful for your partnership, and all you have done to make amazing, life-changing things happen globally…. Read more

by Steph Duff
December 10, 2019 All • Mexico • Staff Stories

4 Questions with Amy Kelly

My name is Amy Kelly.  I moved from Dayton, Ohio and my role is site staff and English teacher. I’ve been on staff with Back2Back for a year and half.  1. Why did you go/join Back2Back?  I first started coming on short term trips here to Cancun in 2014. I came three summers in a row, never… Read more

by Guest Contributor
December 6, 2019 All • Inspirational Living

10 Things We Pray for Boys

I recently wrote a blog post on ten ways we can pray together for girls served by Back2Back. As 2019 comes to a close, I don’t want to miss the opportunity to share a similar list for the boys. Boys who will become men, who will teach their own children how to love and serve by example,… Read more

by Steph Duff
November 27, 2019 All • Nigeria • Stories • Transitions Program

Facing New Challenges

The teens took in their surroundings as the city pulsed with activity around them. They stretched their necks back to look up at the tall buildings, moving slowly so as not to miss anything and to avoid entering traffic. The Transitions Program Students were in Abuja, Nigeria, but it felt like they were in a different… Read more

by Steph Duff
November 26, 2019 All • Inspirational Living

Everyday Wonders

Thanksgiving is nearly here, and this time of year always brings up a litany of gratitude challenges on social media. Authors, artists, and friends alike all use the month of November to truly hone in on what they’re grateful for. I’ve been guilty of highlighting my own gratitude during November for all the world to… Read more

by Steph Duff
November 19, 2019 All • Mexico • Strong Families

Defeating their Giants

For several years, when the younger children attended Vacation Bible School over school breaks, the teens at both Community Centers of Tres Reyes and Bonfil participated in a more age-appropriate activity. The staff recently discussed providing a whole separate time with just the teens and what it could look like. This year, the teens from… Read more

by Steph Duff

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