By Kaylah Holland, BBW VolunteerI never thought Haiti would be “my thing”. My teenage cousin found Bless Back through a friend and wanted to serve with them in Haiti. However; she needed a guardian and according to her, I am cooler than her mom. We pulled in my nephew and on July 14, 2017 the
In what started on April 18 as protests against proposed social security changes, Nicaragua has since become a country embroiled in a battle for political reforms and human rights. Nicaragua was until recently one of the safest countries in Latin America, but now families are afraid to leave their homes after dark. Barricades set up
Memories are made through shared experiences, and there are no sweeter moments than those spent in service. Many of our Bless Back families have made our trips a new tradition with grandmothers, mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters each finding a spot to use their unique gifts and talents. The beauty of our work in Haiti
Are you using your skills as an administrator, organizer, planner, or communicator for a purpose that brings joy and satisfaction? If you are looking for a place to invest your HEART, then Bless Back needs you!Our teams traveling overseas are a vital part of implementing our projects, but there is a plethora of unseen work
You know that feeling you experience when someone just “gets you”?? When they describe their thoughts and views and you just want to jump on your chair and shout YES because that’s how you feel too?? Well, we did that at BBW recently when we came across an article written in the Economist.According to the Economist, The Wall
At Bless Back, when we dream, we see happy children going to school, business owners serving their communities, and patients leaving our medical clinics with prescriptions to make them feel better. We have put some of the real life, tangible items that are needed to make these dreams come true on our new Bless Back
The Bless Back Business Academy is hard at work helping small business owners in Nicaragua set and reach their goals! To date, they have worked with over 170 entrepreneurs like Regina Rafaela Carcache, owner of Pastelría Regina. Regina started attending the Business Academy workshops in June 2015. She received an $812 loan in April 2016
Fauche becomes secondary clinic site in HaitiThe Bless Back Worldwide/Mission of Hope International medical mission is expanding! We love our beautiful primary clinic in Thozin, the main campus of Mission of Hope International in Grand Goave, which houses medical, dental and pharmacy rooms. However, not everyone can travel the distance to Thozin, so we continue
Chili Cook-off Heats up the Giving! What hits the spot on a cold, rainy day in February? Chili and beer say over 650 folks who came out to Sycamore Brewing for our 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off! 45 chili competitors rose to the challenge with flavors ranging from traditional, ultra-spicy, vegetarian and exotic- think peanut butter
Congratulations to Joanna Young, the first Go to Grow scholarship recipient. Our generous partner, Spaugh Dameron Tenny, offers opportunities for their clients in the medical and dental field to serve with Bless Back medical teams. Joanna, a resident at Carolinas Healthcare System (Atrium Health), spent a week in Nicaragua giving much needed care to our
