Earlier this year, Rohan* taught himself how to play guitar using YouTube videos. He expressed a passion for learning to play musical instruments and he set out to accomplish this goal. He learned quickly and started leading times of worship for the children and staff on campus. Their excitement for his talent pushed him to… Read more
The trauma-informed school in India is flourishing. It currently provides educational care to 240 children from the campus and surrounding villages. New Back2Back India Director, Goldie Karnati, is already dreaming up ways to better connect with the families of each student and ways to grow the preschool program as well. An initiative that has taken… Read more
As Back2Back continues to grow in depth and breadth of their care for vulnerable populations in India, there are cultural expectations to consider as the best, most holistic approach is provided. One of the key lessons staff understand is that, if the children served in-country want the best opportunities for jobs after studying in university… Read more
Recently, the children who call the India Samuel Suzuki Hope Campus home had the opportunity to visit a 4D Theme Park! The large park holds a bird sanctuary, a play area, and the chance to drive ATV’s for the bigger kids. The day was filled with new experiences and a chance to see a different… Read more
Santosh Kumar, Back2Back staff, is an incredible advocate for Strong Families in the city as he connects them to the appropriate resources to meet their needs. He recently went with a father and his children to a nearby dental clinic so the family would know how to get there for future visits; he also wanted… Read more
The campus was filled with a buzz of conversation and excitement. Families from neighboring villages made the trek to the Suzuki Samuel Hope Campus in India for a medical clinic, and the opportunity to be seen and heard by medical professionals created an atmosphere of welcoming. “It was such a unique opportunity to host the… Read more
“Sister, may I please have some m-i-l-k?” The eight-year old boy looked at his caregiver, big brown eyes proud of his spelling accomplishment. Zahir* recently joined Back2Back’s programming in India and when he arrived, he knew no English, not even the alphabet. “We immediately started working with him,” shared Reshma Enagandhula, Back2Back staff. “We encouraged… Read more
“I don’t want to be a rag picker anymore. I want my degree,” the father’s voice was clear and resolute as he looked Back2Back India Staff, Santosh, in the eye. Santosh and a father in the Strong Families Program have been working together for the last four years through parenting classes. He and his family… Read more
Bhongir Fort is a well-known fort some kilometers from the Back2Back campus in India. It sits atop a rock hill more than 500 feet high and was built in the 10th Century; its steps from the bottom of the hill to the top are still intact. It is a popular hiking destination for people nearby,… Read more
As the Strong Families Program in India grows, staff take notice when children are struggling in specific areas. Recently, a group of young men who attend the community center were struggling to remain focused during their study time. Staff wanted to respond lovingly and with a solution to help the boys focus and succeed in,… Read more