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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.
February 23, 2022 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories

“I am surrounded by people I learn from. . .”

As Back2Back serves vulnerable populations globally, they strive for three distinct outcomes as holistic care is provided: dependency on Jesus, interdependency in their communities, and independent and sustainable living. These goals are worked toward in a number of ways, and ideally, every child and teen served would eventually choose to pursue each of their own… Read more

by Steph Duff
January 20, 2022 All • Hope Program • Mexico • Stories

Hard Work and a Faithful Network

Bell ringing ceremonies at one of Mexico’s sites are a rite of passage and a true testament to how healthy and faithful community can make dreams become a reality. A young woman whose hometown is about 15 hours driving distance from Monterrey had a dream to one day help others with their mental and emotional… Read more

by Steph Duff
December 14, 2021 All • Hope Program • India • Inspirational Living • Stories

To Give and Receive the Same Support

As a young boy, Hunar* lived at a Back2Back partnering children’s home. When it became clear the home wasn’t in line with providing the same care Back2Back felt called to, the ministries went their separate ways. Shortly after, the former partnering home released the children back to their villages, but Back2Back stepped in to come… Read more

by Steph Duff
November 11, 2021 All • Hope Program • India • Inspirational Living • Stories • Strong Families

Pursuing Health Together

Staff are making great efforts in educating the families in the slums who are part of the Strong Families Program. Staff know the more information families have, the safer, healthier, and more successful they can be together. Recently the Strong Families staff team did a global handwashing class on October 15th. They took a foamy… Read more

by Steph Duff
November 11, 2021 All • Hope Program • India • Inspirational Living • Stories

Making Bold Choices

The video call was relatively quiet until Radha* popped her face onto the screen. “Do you know my name?” she asked Katie Leonard, Back2Back staff and Hope Program mentor, in a voice deeper than expected for a young girl. “So many of the girls are timid with me, so Radha’s pop quiz surprised and delighted… Read more

by Steph Duff
October 28, 2021 All • Haiti • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Stories

Equipped for Their Futures

Haiti has suffered great turmoil in the last several months. Political unrest, COVID breakouts, the president’s assassination, tropical storms, and a sizable earthquake have made day-to-day life difficult and unpredictable. For students across the country, navigating educational changes in the midst of these challenges has caused stress. A young man in the Hope Program was… Read more

by Steph Duff
October 14, 2021 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories

Learning to Care for Others

“SURPRIIIIIIISE!” The teen girls yelled gleefully as Rosa Porto, Back2Back staff, walked into the room. Her eyes lit up with excitement as the teen girls from Hope House 5 in Mexico swarmed her with hugs and happy birthday wishes. Earlier this year, the teens were cared for by Rosa when their Hope parents were in… Read more

by Steph Duff
October 14, 2021 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories

Compassion for the World Around Them

In August, Hope Program students participated in activities designed to strengthen their care and awareness towards nature and animals. Rapaz Rescue Foundation, dedicated to rescuing wild birds at risk and located in Veracruz, led a video conference with the students. They introduced them to a rescued eagle, explaining the  biology of the birds, as well… Read more

by Steph Duff
October 12, 2021 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Nigeria

The Encouragement He Needed

“Father, we ask You to be over Daniel* today as he takes his national exams,” said Nehemiah Gandu, Back2Back staff and Hope parent. “We ask boldly that you would help Daniel pass his exams on the very first try, and we pray these things in Your name.” Nehemiah and Daniel whisper “amen” together and quickly… Read more

by Steph Duff

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