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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.
June 9, 2022 All • Hope Program • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories • Strong Families

New Experiences and Lessons for the Future

Five young adults, who have taken part in programming at the community centers most of their lives, are now close to completing their second semester at university! Each of the students is performing well in their higher educational journeys, and they’re receiving emotional and social support through weekly meetings with Juan Suarez, Back2Back staff. “It… Read more

by Steph Duff
June 9, 2022 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories • Strong Families

Sharing Their Homes

He stood in front of the visiting staff with his hands steepled in front of his chest and bowed. Staff responded with applause – a dad in the Strong Families Program had completed a Kung Fu demonstration during a home visit. He smiled in response and thanked them. This is just one example of how… Read more

by Steph Duff
June 8, 2022 All • Haiti • Inspirational Living • Partner Children's Home • Stories

Safe Space to Process

The neighborhood of a partnering children’s home in Haiti hasn’t been quiet for weeks. Rival gangs created turmoil and noise for neighboring communities, causing many to flee or shelter-in-place for safety. The children at this home stayed put, and remained inside, with directors. Schools were closed for up to three weeks as a result of… Read more

by Steph Duff
June 3, 2022 All • Cincinnati • Inspirational Living • Stories

Investments of Fun

The women were sitting side by side down a line of chairs. The nail technicians opposite them held up their hands, rubbing lotion into them; the moms giggled at the sensation of the hand massage and admired their nails. A week before mother’s day,, Back2Back Cincy staff planned a special event for the moms group… Read more

by Steph Duff
June 2, 2022 All • Dominican Republic • Inspirational Living • Stories

Safety and Healing for Children

The Dominican Republic is a vibrant country with an overall happy, musical environment. Rice, beans, plantains, and coffee make up a large portion of their overall diet. It’s a special place to live for many of its residents, but for some, the dark reality of abuse and sex trafficking mean this island isn’t a safe… Read more

by Steph Duff
June 2, 2022 All • Inspirational Living • Nigeria • Partner Children's Home • Stories

She Persisted

Fara* sat in the hospital bed, weakened, but resolute. She looked at the team of doctors around her. “You have to help me get better fast!” She pleaded. “I have an exam to take, and I need to do well.” This determination is a hallmark of Fara, a senior in high school who has grown… Read more

by Steph Duff
May 26, 2022 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Partner Children's Home • Stories

Growth and Transformation

Holistic care has long been at the forefront of how Back2Back and partnering homes provide unique guidance to vulnerable children and families. This means the entire child is cared for – not just nutritional foods and clothing, but their minds, their hearts, their belief systems, are all poured into and nurtured.  At a Back2Back-partnering home… Read more

by Steph Duff
May 26, 2022 All • India • Inspirational Living • Stories

Hands-On, Trauma-Informed Education

For many years, it has been a dream of Back2Back staff to open and operate a trauma-informed, Back2Back school. This became a reality when construction began in 2019. Over the course of several years, amidst construction delays and working around illness and weather, the main portion of the school is complete! “The original plan was… Read more

by Steph Duff
May 26, 2022 All • Hope Program • India • Inspirational Living • Stories

Worth the Work

The Hope Education Program in India is one of the newer Hope Programs across Back2Back sites. It started in 2019 with three young men, and has since grown as nine young women from the Back2Back campus have joined, along with several teens from the Strong Families Program. Staff wanted to intentionally invest in each teens… Read more

by Steph Duff

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