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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.
January 6, 2022 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Partner Children's Home • Stories • Uncategorized

A Brigade of Healing

In November, Back2Back staff in Mazatlan hosted a medical brigade at 12 Stones Resource Center.  Sarahi Obeso, Back2Back’s Health Services Coordinator, Dan Shuman, Back2Back Health Services Director, and Citlali Para, Back2Back Physical Therapist, led the team in providing check-ups for 47 children over the course of three days! Back2Back is committed to coming alongside each… Read more

by Steph Duff
December 14, 2021 All • Family Reunification • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories

A Picture of Unity

Reunification is always a goal Back2Back staff have in mind when they provide holistic care to children around the world. The global pandemic changed a lot for everyone, and for one partnering children’s home in Monterrey, it very specifically shifted how care was provided and the goals staff had for each child. “When the pandemic… Read more

by Steph Duff
December 13, 2021 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Transitions Program

Taking God with Him

“God, what do You want for my life?” It was a question Jose regularly took to God in the interim between a soccer injury and the needed surgery to repair it. A passionate and talented athlete, Jose’s goal for many years was to be a professional soccer player- something he shared with anyone who asked…. Read more

by Steph Duff
December 9, 2021 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories • Strong Families

Strengthening Their Roots

For several years, visiting teams and Back2Back staff have faithfully served families in the Bonfil community. The original center where programming happened was small, but still it fit the practical needs of those who received services- tutoring, meals with visiting mission guests, parenting classes, and space to study.   Staff have long been praying for a… Read more

by Steph Duff
December 1, 2021 Inspirational Living • Mexico • Partner Children's Home • Stories

New Spaces and Growing Compassion

Earlier this year, a tragic fire overtook a partnering children’s home in Monterrey. While the children and caregivers who call it home weren’t injured, Daniel, the home’s Director and his son were. Christian eventually succumbed to his injuries,  and passed earlier this year.  The aftermath of the fire has been traumatic and difficult. The consistency… Read more

by Steph Duff
November 10, 2021 All • Family Reunification • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Strong Families

Advocating on Behalf of Their Families

“I’ve got it, I’ll take care of it. I’ll find the best school for them,” a Strong Families dad recently said to Ale Castro, Back2Back staff and Director of Strong Families Monterrey. This family had enrolled their four children in the local school district last year, but this year needed to change districts. “Helping families… Read more

by Steph Duff
October 21, 2021 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories

A Special Place for Everyone

Pacific Christian Academy, the Back2Back-run, trauma-informed school in Mazatlan, recently celebrated its first round of graduates. The school has become a safe space for students to learn and also grow emotionally with the help and guidance of their teachers. As the school begins to grow and students flourish within, staff are continually looking for ways… Read more

by Steph Duff
October 14, 2021 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories

Compassion for the World Around Them

In August, Hope Program students participated in activities designed to strengthen their care and awareness towards nature and animals. Rapaz Rescue Foundation, dedicated to rescuing wild birds at risk and located in Veracruz, led a video conference with the students. They introduced them to a rescued eagle, explaining the  biology of the birds, as well… Read more

by Steph Duff

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