Tag: Nigeria

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A Young Man of Perseverance

Alan* smiles to himself as he sees the passing score on his admissions exam for university.

The Impact of Investment

Back2Back’s sponsorship program allows connections between safe adults and vulnerable populations around the world.

New Paths of Self-Discovery

As Back2Back continues to grow in depth and breadth of their care for vulnerable populations in India, there are cultural expectations to consider as the best, most holistic approach is provided.

Bringing His Kids Back

House of Hope is one organization they invest deeply in – providing Trauma Competent Care training, assisting in after-school programming, and creating safe spaces to connect with vulnerable children.

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.

Rebuilding What Was Once Fractured

Much has changed recently at a Back2Back-partnering children’s home. When the pandemic made its way to Mexico, many of the children under Back2Back’s care returned to live with biological families, if it was safe for them to do so.

Growing in Confidence & Peace

Esther Stephen watched the young man who’s lived in her home, as her foster child, for a number of years. She sees his eyes soften as he cradles her new daughter, a gentleness comes over him, and Esther smiles to herself, knowing when the young man is around, her daughter will always be safe and well-cared for.

New Skills for Their Families

Together, staff are dedicated to providing holistic care and life skills classes just like this to the strong families of Haiti.

Seeing the Changes He Needs to Make

Santosh Kumar, Back2Back staff, is an incredible advocate for Strong Families in the city as he connects them to the appropriate resources to meet their needs.

Educational Access is a Right

At a partnering children’s home in Mazatlán, Mexico, access to the internet has transformed the way children are learning.

Choosing to Engage

Samson shared his pride and joy over the teens’ choices to positively interact with others in a tense situation.

Let Me See Your Eyes

Connection Groups intentional times for children in the same age groups to learn about their emotions, how to voice them, and how to manage them.

The Power of Trauma-Informed Education

Iniko* has long been thought of as the reserved, quiet child in his peer group. For as long as Back2Back staff have known him, they’ve believed he was simply an introverted young man who kept close to his siblings and himself.

Gaining Understanding

Leah partners with the head teacher and together, they are learning from each other on best ways to serve the group of children under their care.

Training Leads to Empowerment

Recently, weekly Trauma Competent Care trainings started, led by Back2Back staff to two different couples in the same area the ministry is located. A foster family couple and a missionary couple wanted to dive deeper into trauma-informed care and have a desire to share what they’re learning with others.

Altering Their Perception

The area where the children live in Nigeria is known for its agriculture and an abundance of fruit, but strawberries are often very expensive and typically thought of as a rich person’s food.

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

Pursuing educational equity, the Back2Back Cincinnati team created resources and relationships, and saw a difference within weeks. Children once projected to fail were now reading complete sentences.
Mexico

Prioritizing Connection

Many of the mothers served through the Strong Families Program in Cancun never had days like this with their own mothers, and it is the staff team’s desire to create new traditions and memories alongside every family member in unique ways.
Monterrey

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. 

With Their Eyes on Him

Back2Back staff recently held a ceremony to officially welcome new students into the Transition Program. The program exists to help facilitate transition from living in Hope Homes or with their peers to independent living and planning.

Working on Her Independence

In January, 2022, a remodeling project was underway at the former Hope Home, Casa Caleb, in Mexico. It was being updated to house incoming Transition Program students so they could learn the value and responsibilities of living on their own and managing their own time, finances, and work loads.

An Incredible Transformation

Santosh and a father in the Strong Families Program have been working together for the last four years through parenting classes.

Gaining Concentration, One Cube at a Time

As the Strong Families Program in India grows, staff take notice when children are struggling in specific areas.

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.

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