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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.
March 12, 2024 All • Inspirational Living • Staff Stories • Stories

Growing the Reach

For the last several years, Haiti has been hit with a barrage of devastation. Riots in the streets, road and school closures, and the loss of their President are among the reasons the people of Haiti have grown accustomed to disruption – in schedules, in learning, in traveling. Visiting mission teams are currently unable to… Read more

by Steph Duff
March 7, 2024 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Staff Stories • Stories • Strong Families

Serving with Tenacity and Tenderness

Restoration is the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. When Back2Back started its work in Cancun, Mexico, the goal was to care for vulnerable populations by coming alongside families to keep them together. Focusing on orphan prevention since 2010, Back2Back staff have faithfully worked alongside mothers, fathers, and children, restoring… Read more

by Steph Duff
July 11, 2023 All • Dominican Republic • Inspirational Living • Staff Stories • Stories

To Mobilize Others

Recently, Cheque and Hope Garcia, Back2Back D.R. Co-Directors, attended a local conference with their whole staff team that gathered people from the Dominican area who have a heart for the vulnerable. They hosted a booth, sharing about the work they are doing in-country and what Back2Back does on a global scale. “It was such a… Read more

by Steph Duff
2 children and a woman playing in the street
March 21, 2023 All • Inspirational Living • Nigeria • Partner Children's Home • Staff Stories • Stories

Altering Their Perception

Ene Oklo, Back2Back staff, overheard some of the younger children at a partnering children’s home recently. “I’ve never had strawberries before, have you?” One child asked the group. “No, but I always wonder what they would taste like!” A few of them exclaimed in response. The area where the children live in Nigeria is known… Read more

by Steph Duff
Young boy in a Cincinnati Reds jersey overlooking the city.
March 16, 2023 All • Cincinnati • Inspirational Living • Staff Stories • Stories

What Lasts Longer Than a Program? How Communities of Belonging Change the Narrative

Two young eyes peered through a small window in the door. “Do you want to go in?”  Nine-year old Tabitha* shook her head no at the Back2Back staff member. “I’m too scared. No one will like me.”  Right on cue, Ella* laid down her coloring pencil and walked to the entryway, reaching her hand out…. Read more

by Guest Contributor
February 13, 2023 All • India • Inspirational Living • Staff Stories • Stories

To Constantly Learn

Back2Back values constantly learning as a staff team around the world. A key piece of this value is ongoing training. Recently, two staff members from the Employee Relations team visited India to update their staff team on Back2Back Culture and DNA training. “It was the first time our entire staff team has been together since… Read more

by Steph Duff
February 13, 2023 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Partner Children's Home • Staff Stories • Stories

Their Very Own “Re-Do”

Staff across all Back2Back sites go through extensive trauma-informed care training. This allows everyone who interacts with children and who shares stories or videos on their behalf understand what vulnerable populations need most.  Recently, staff at a partnering children’s home in Monterrey recommitted their desire to learning more and going deeper as trauma-informed teachers, psychologists,… Read more

by Steph Duff

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