A regulation technique we teach is to answer the question: “How’s your engine running?” If the answer is “slow”, they turn a dial on a paper plate speedometer to blue; if the answer is“too fast”, the dial goes to red. If all is calm, and they’re just right, the dial lands on green. For teens… Read more
A visiting missions team gathered quietly around a group of four musicians. There was a glimmer of excitement and nerves in the air. The instructor, a caregiver at the partnering children’s home in Mexico, counted softly so the students could hear, “Uno, dos, tres . . .” The four guitarists strummed chords to the popular… Read more
We are not the permanent solution. This model of thinking and care is being implemented by a Back2Back partnering children’s home in Mexico, as they offer holistic care to vulnerable children. Like so many places around the world, the pandemic hit Mexico with a force, requiring quick changes to ensure health and safety were top… Read more
The girls at a partnering children’s home in India come from all over. Their families, nomadic herders by trade, are known for moving often and without much warning. This way of life makes education difficult, as the children aren’t often around for entire school years. Transitions can be difficult for everyone, but for nine young… Read more
“I never got to experience anything like this when I was a child,” a mom in the Strong Families Program said, smiling to Back2Back staff. The families were heading home from the community center after a day of carnival fun. Day of the Child is a Mexican holiday held in April. Traditionally, local volunteers gather… Read more
Earth Day is an internationally recognized day that celebrates and demonstrates support for environmental protection. This year, children at a partnering children’s home in Haiti gathered with a local agronomist to celebrate Earth Day in a unique way. Weekenson Moise, Back2Back staff, wanted to celebrate the day and offer the children an investment opportunity in… Read more
Ours starts similarly to how any conversation between two strangers begins. What’s your name? How old are you? What’s your favorite color? The only difference – I am in a foreign land, sweating profusely, and I am thinking of questions to interest a 13-year old boy. That was five years ago on my first trip to India,… Read more
Pops of color and the waving streamers stuck out against a crisp, blue Haitian sky. Giggles from the children who fashioned the handmade kites rang out, and Back2Back staff took in the moment before explaining the purpose behind kite flying. It was an Easter celebration for children at a partnering children’s home, but the lessons… Read more
52. 28. 20. 8. 7. 1. To an unknowing eye, these are just numbers – there is no link between them, there is no meaning behind them. To the Foster Care team in Monterrey, Mexico, however, they’re game-changing figures, transforming the status quo for orphan care. Children are being placed with safe families, and raised… Read more
“Close your eyes,” Swanta Zakka, Back2Back staff, said quietly to the group of teens. “Imagine a skill you wish you had; think about what obstacles are between you and learning that skill. Now, open your eyes. Who wants to share?” Swanta has been leading life skills groups with children and teens at the education center…. Read more