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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.
AllInspirational LivingPartner Children's HomeStories

The Impact of Sponsorship

A recent crisis in a local village required children being relocated to a Back2Back partnering children’s home for their safety. Many of the children arrived with very little of their own items and clothing, and staff wanted to ensure they felt seen and comfortable in their new home. When you sponsor a child through Back2Back,… Read more


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Growing the Reach

For the last several years, Haiti has been hit with a barrage of devastation. Riots in the streets, road and school closures, and the loss of their President are among the reasons the people of Haiti have grown accustomed to disruption – in schedules, in learning, in traveling. Visiting mission teams are currently unable to… Read more


AllInspirational LivingMexicoStaff StoriesStoriesStrong Families

Serving with Tenacity and Tenderness

Restoration is the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. When Back2Back started its work in Cancun, Mexico, the goal was to care for vulnerable populations by coming alongside families to keep them together. Focusing on orphan prevention since 2010, Back2Back staff have faithfully worked alongside mothers, fathers, and children, restoring… Read more


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Growing Their Own Communities

School can be anxiety-inducing and a source of fear for many children. Bullying within school walls and on playgrounds is a real obstacle many face. For nine children now receiving education in trauma-informed classrooms and under the Reggio Emilia model, these aversions no longer hold space. Trauma-informed schools are being developed at many of the… Read more


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Embracing Life with Determination & Courage

Lily* has spent her life facing challenges most of her peers will never encounter. At almost 18-years old, she experiences daily battles with health conditions most would buckle beneath, but Lily rises. She has, over the years, learned to recognize the warning signs in her body and how to manage self-administering medications when they’re needed…. Read more


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The Gift of Education

When Back2Back Ministries began its work in the Dominican Republic, Co-Site Directors knew it would have a different feel from the sites before it. “We didn’t need to reinvent any wheels,” shared Hope Garcia. “There were already many organizations doing important work in-country; our vision was to come alongside them, growing their impact.” What was… Read more


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Drastic, Encouraging Changes

In trauma informed care, we are taught that a child who approaches someone new as if they’ve known them their whole lives, is displaying indiscriminate friendliness. Children with trauma histories often miss the key developmental milestones of attaching to a safe adult. Whether raised in a children’s home or between various family members, they may… Read more


AllInspirational LivingMexicoStoriesTransitions Program

The Beauty of Life in Community

Back2Back’s Transition to Independence Program comes alongside young adults as they transition from one season of their lives to a new one, often resulting in independent living. Staff teams provide mentorship, life skills, and general support to each young adult in the program as they navigate life in new spaces and areas. One of Back2Back’s… Read more



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The Why Behind the Behavior

Alan* is just one of many students attending a Back2Back-run, trauma-informed school on-site in Mexico. He was timid and withdrawn when he started attending due to a speech impediment. His interactions had been strictly with his family, as they were the only ones who understood him when he tried to talk. He kept to himself… Read more


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