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
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
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
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 a partnering children’s home to lead exercise classes everyday after school. Together, they train in calisthenics, boxing, and weight… 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
A new resource center in Mazatlan is a growing space for therapies and classes for children and families. It recently hosted its first Medical Brigade. “We wanted to tailor a medical brigade specifically for the children at one of the partnering homes,” shared Bailey Prescott, Back2Back staff. “Each child saw an ophthalmologist, dentist, and pediatrician,… Read more
Sponsorship provides many things to children at partnering children’s homes around the world. Nutritious foods, a room to call their own, necessary school supplies, and spiritual development are just a few ways children receive care through dedicated giving. Another valuable piece of sponsorship and what it offers is medical care. Recently, Eddyson Mardy, Back2Back staff,… 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