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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.
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
Youg girls and their mothers playing giant Uno around a table
March 14, 2023 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories • Strong Families

Prioritizing Connection

Warm air blew through the palapa as groups of women and girls gathered in different areas. The space around them was filled with their laughter and conversation as moms and daughters came together for a connection event hosted by staff and a visiting team. Several stations were set up beneath the palapa and they were… Read more

by Steph Duff
A young man pointing to the monitor of a computer
March 14, 2023 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories

Chasing His Aspirations

A goal at one of Back2Back’s homes in Mazatlán is to come alongside young adults and work toward independence and sustainability. Recently, a young man who has long lived at the home expressed interest in finding a job and developing a budget for his own income. “He has many dreams and aspirations and over the… Read more

by Steph Duff
A group of 4 young men hiking up a mountain trail
March 6, 2023 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories

A Mountaintop Experience

Four Hope Program students sat atop the high mountain peak and looked at their city below. One of the young men started pointing, calling out landmarks or locations he recognized as the sun shone brightly from a cloudless, blue sky.  Recently, an OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) team visited Monterrey, Mexico. As a team of athletes,… Read more

by Steph Duff
A woman teaching in a conference room
February 23, 2023 All • Inspirational Living • Nigeria • Stories • Transitions Program

With Their Eyes on Him

“Every decision you make this year, be sure to involve God. You will have a lot of new experiences and choices to make, but be sure you don’t forget He is to be a part of it all,” Abeke*, a veteran Transition student, spoke these words over the incoming Transition Program teens in Nigeria. Back2Back… Read more

by Steph Duff
February 13, 2023 All • India • Inspirational Living • Stories • Strong Families

An Incredible Transformation

“I don’t want to be a rag picker anymore. I want my degree,” the father’s voice was clear and resolute as he looked Back2Back India Staff, Santosh, in the eye.  Santosh and a father in the Strong Families Program have been working together for the last four years through parenting classes. He and his family… Read more

by Steph Duff
February 13, 2023 All • India • Inspirational Living • Stories

Standing in the Gap

Bhongir Fort is a well-known fort some kilometers from the Back2Back campus in India. It sits atop a rock hill more than 500 feet high and was built in the 10th Century; its steps from the bottom of the hill to the top are still intact. It is a popular hiking destination for people nearby,… Read more

by Steph Duff

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