“By going to church and learning more there, I’ve come to realize God is not distant. He wants an intimate relationship with me, and I want to show my desire to be part of that relationship with Him,” a 18-year old Hope Education Program student shared vulnerably. A large crowd gathered beneath a palapa on… Read more
Samuel* walked around behind David* in the new space. “This will be your room, this is the living room . . .” David pointed each room out as they walked through the family-style apartment. Samuel arrived for the tour feeling defeated and frustrated. He lived at Rancho prior to entering the Hope Education Program, where… Read more
At the age of 13, Manuel* moved into Rancho de los Niños Children’s Home. He arrived at the home with intellectual disabilities and had difficulty walking. During his time there, Manuel received physical therapy and at 17-years old, walked on his own. This was a testament to effective and consistent therapy and safe care. Once… Read more
Change and growth are inevitable parts of life. When partnering children’s homes welcome vulnerable children, they are hopeful for both change and growth. Recently, a partnering children’s home in Haiti experienced significant change. Three of the older boys entered the Hope Education Program and moved to a new space, with new faces. Around the same… Read more
“Who eats more tacos?” Dan Ucherek, Back2Back staff, asked into the microphone, and all around the palapa, husbands and wives held up either a mustache or lips as they took part in a fun couple’s game. Dan moved onto the next question, “Who snores more at night?” Laughter rippled through the crowd as mustaches and… Read more
As India is hit with another round of COVID outbreaks, children who normally live on the India Hope Campus are still living and learning with their extended families. “There is a lot of uncertainty and with the risks involved, we want to keep the children as safe and healthy as possible against the virus,” shared… Read more
Children are empowered when caregivers lead by example, and model making needed change. This is vital to providing care for vulnerable populations. It teaches taking initiative and having ownership over their lives. Recently, sponsorship funds empowered caregivers at Rancho del Rey Children’s Home to lead exercise classes everyday after school. Together, they train in calisthenics,… Read more
“Repeat after me,” said Darlene Ruiz, Back2Back staff, into the microphone. “I am brave, I am smart, I am capable, I am a child of God.” The seven high school graduates repeated each affirmation after Darlene, while their families and a visiting mission team smiled on in encouragement. “Now, parents, take your child’s hands and… Read more
Caring for vulnerable populations is something every staff member in Nigeria cares deeply about, no matter their position. It is more than just the captain of each partnering children’s home who puts in dedication and focus to ensure children have what they need. Two staff members who go above and beyond their call to care… Read more
The three dentists review the files of each patient they would see that day. New to the clinic, which serves vulnerable children and families, they wanted to be as prepared as possible before they saw each person. On this particular day, they treated a sibling set of four, who previously lived in a partnering children’s… Read more