I am brave. I can do this. Josue* repeated the mantra to himself for a fifth time that day. He felt his heart fluttering fast in his chest as he and his mom waited to be called back by the doctor. Today was a day he’d thought of often over the course of his 11… Read more
Gloria* arrived at a partnering children’s home feeling lost. Her home environment was tumultuous, and at a very young age, she took on parental responsibilities for her younger brothers. She carried this into her new home, not realizing it wasn’t required of her. She struggled to connect with others, wasn’t interested in school, and her… Read more
On August 14th, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti about 80 miles west of Back2Back’s campus and partnering children’s homes. No structural damage was present as a result of the earthquake, but staff and children did feel the effects, even 80 miles away. In response to the earthquake, and how the children might be feeling… Read more
Kerby Abelard, the Facilities and Construction Manager for Back2Back Haiti’s site, stood outside the property on a hot, sunny day. As he stood still to rest for a moment, he noticed a small group of women walking. They carried large water jugs with them, empty as they moved from Canaan (the property across from Back2Back’s… Read more
Back2Back Haiti recently made an exciting announcement! Jimmy Francois, long-time staff member with Back2Back, was named the Site Director! Jimmy’s longevity with the organization and the dedication with which he has served the vulnerable child in Haiti made him a natural choice. Recently, Jimmy shared his feelings about accepting this new role. “Thank you for… Read more
“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 a Back2Back-operated 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 he reached age… 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