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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.
October 20, 2020 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Nigeria • Stories

Holistic Care Growing Whole-Hearted Teens

Growing in Body, Mind, and Spirit Holistic care is one of Back2Back’s top priorities in caring for vulnerable children. Our 5-Point Child Development plan ensures every child and teen is receiving care spiritually, physically, educationally, emotionally, and socially in order to not just survive, but flourish. A young man at Calvary Hope House is a… Read more

by Steph Duff
August 19, 2020 All • Hope Program • India • Inspirational Living • Stories

Highlights from India

Growing Confident as English SpeakersAn India Hope Campus Update “Stick together, no hurts, have fun!” This phrase is one generally heard across sites from the children Back2Back serves. They are part of life scripts used in Nurture Groups, where the children learn, and are equipped, to understand the power of their voices and emotions, and… Read more

by Steph Duff
July 23, 2020 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Nigeria • Stories

Created with Purpose

The path leading to Igmin Kibe Education Center is long and winding. The dust rises in the air following the footsteps of villagers and the occasional wild animal. On a clear-skied afternoon, a young girl atop a bicycle made her way down the dirt trail. She cycled closer and those who recognized her smiled at… Read more

by Steph Duff
July 2, 2020 All • Haiti • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Programs • Stories

Riding into Their Futures

Imagine a child learning to ride a bike for the first time. They start out with training wheels, so they won’t lose their balance. Once they’re removed, a trusted adult stays close behind, holding on. Although still unsteady, the guiding hand behind them prevents their fall. Eventually, the child pedals alone and risks falling. If… Read more

by Steph Duff
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
December 31, 2018 All • Hope Program • Nigeria

Cause for Celebration

The four young men sat at the head table and looked out at the faces smiling back. Michael* tugged at his tie, unaccustomed to wearing one. Edgar’s* broad grin transformed his face, there was no mistaking his enthusiasm. Titus* took everything in – from the people who came, to the food being eaten, and relished… Read more

by Steph Duff
December 30, 2018 All • Hope Program • Mexico • Stories

Living Proof

“If my story hadn’t taken me into a children’s home, and then the Hope Program, I wouldn’t be where I am today. At best, I would have graduated from junior high, lived with my aunt, and became a mother figure to my younger siblings,” Sofia* responded matter-of-factly.  Thirteen years ago, at age 14, she moved… Read more

by Steph Duff
November 1, 2018 All • Hope Program • Mexico

Ringing in Celebration

It was another sunny day on the Monterrey Campus. Christian walked slowly toward the wooden structure with butterflies in his stomach. The bell hung, waiting to be rung by the next student to accomplish a goal or welcome Jesus into their life. It was finally Christian’s turn to make it sing out for all to… Read more

by Steph Duff
October 25, 2018 All • Hope Program • Mexico

The Benefits of a New Skill

The timer for the oven went off, and Max* walked over quickly as he silently said a prayer the bread wouldn’t burn. He opened the oven door and found perfectly baked hamburger buns. He smiled triumphantly to himself as he removed them from the hot oven. In the summer of 2017, Max, a Hope Student,… Read more

by Steph Duff

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