At any given moment or hour of the day, one can hear music coming from a Hope Home in Nigeria. It could be a mixture of singing and instruments, just instruments, or a collection of young men singing acapella. There is only one common thread, no matter how you encounter the music – it is… Read more
The Back2Back Transitions Program is set up to help young adults truly succeed in their lives after living in children’s homes or family-style homes through the Hope Education Program. In Nigeria, the Transitions program’s goal is to offer understanding on the ins and outs of independent living. Whether meal planning, grocery shopping, building a resume,… Read more
Two years ago, nine children arrived at a partnering children’s home carrying burdens they were not equipped to handle. Their local community was under attack and as a result, many lost at least one, if not both, parents and significant loved ones. They arrived needing a safe space to be a child, but were closed… Read more
The air was thick with anticipation. A red ribbon was pulled tightly at the front gates of a local education center. The children who attend the center and those who call the nearby village home, bounced up and down as they waited for the ribbon cutting ceremony to begin. Earlier this year, the Back2Back global… Read more
A group of four young women gathered around the small sink in the kitchen. They fell into an easy rhythm – scraping off food, washing with hot water and soap, rinsing, and putting the dishes away. They were quiet as they worked – one normally done by the center staff, but was taken over by… Read more
A partnering children’s home in Nigeria is a home built on family-style care. Directors Katharina and her husband, Israel, look at each child in their home as their own. They live by example, supporting each other, and have set an example for the children to consider one another. This summer two of the older boys… Read more
“Father, we ask You to be over Daniel* today as he takes his national exams,” said Nehemiah Gandu, Back2Back staff and Hope parent. “We ask boldly that you would help Daniel pass his exams on the very first try, and we pray these things in Your name.” Nehemiah and Daniel whisper “amen” together and quickly… Read more
Ene Oklo, Back2Back staff, found Juwon* standing in front of the mirror in his room, looking sad. Ene approached Juwon quietly, placing a hand on his slender shoulder, and asked, “Have you eaten lunch yet?” “No,” he answered flatly. “Are you okay?” Ene questioned again. Juwon’s big, brown eyes filled with fear. “Auntie, I failed… 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
When Joseph* arrived at a partnering children’s home, he was intelligent and energetic from the start. The now eight-year old came to the children’s home a year and a half ago, and spoke very little English. Blessing, one of the tutors at the home, tutored Joseph and a few of the other children in English…. Read more