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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 LivingStaff StoriesStories

A Passion that Benefits Others

David Sammons was not an overly involved athlete as a child. The third of 12 children, David played baseball briefly, but time wasn’t a surplus, thus his athletic career never got to flourish.  He found other outlets to keep him busy, and at 28, became a father for the first time to his son, Brandon…. Read more


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Back to School: Around the World with Trauma-Informed Education

In classrooms full of children all around the world there are those who are studious, eagerly raising their hands, excited to learn, and remaining focused with ease. In those same classrooms, there are children overstimulated by what they see outside, who missed breakfast, or who didn’t sleep well the night before.  One classroom, 25 different… Read more


AllInspirational LivingMexicoPartner Children's HomeStories

Finding Solutions Together

For many of the vulnerable children within Back2Back’s care, their families are still around. In many cases, children are in partnering homes for various reasons – a lack of resources, of childcare, or of an environment where they can safely thrive. For the young men at one partnering children’s home in Monterrey, they not only… Read more


AllInspirational LivingMexicoStoriesStrong Families

Stronger Together

Strong Families Programming, which started in Cancun, is slowly moving and growing in other Back2Back campuses, globally. The goal of the program is multifaceted – to keep children where they truly belong – with biological family, and to instill a sense of community and growth in the parents through classes and training. Together, families are… Read more



AllInspirational LivingNigeriaPartner Children's HomeStories

From Fear to Confidence

Bako’s* smile lights up every room he walks into. He is always grinning, but for a long time, behind his cheerfulness was a quiet struggle with self-confidence. He is a young man who struggles to express himself, especially around new people. His lack of confidence has also led to difficulty asking for help in school…. Read more


AllIndiaInspirational LivingStrong Families

Making Educational Progress

Ishir* is a young man who has experienced loss at an early age. He and his family joined the Strong Families Program in India several years ago, and the support they’ve received from staff and other families has grown Ishir exponentially. In 2021, he, his sister, and his mother suffered the devastating loss of their… Read more


AllInspirational LivingMexicoPartner Children's HomeStories

A Confident Girl & Her Bright Smile

Like many teenagers around the world, Sonja* struggled with her self-confidence. For many years, she felt insecure about her teeth and didn’t like smiling in front of others. Staff at a partnering children’s home noticed this struggle, and wanted to remind her just how special she is.  Holistic care means every child is approached with… Read more



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