Africa

Angola

 

Benin

 

Botswana

 

Burkina Faso

PF Burkina Faso

Burundi

 

Cameroon

PF Cameroon

Central African Republic

PF Central African Republic

Cote D'Ivoire

PF Cote D'Ivoire

Democratic Republic of the Congo

PF Congo

Ethiopia

PF Ethiopia

Ghana

PF Ghana

Guinea-Conakry

PF Guinea-Conakry

Kenya

PF Kenya

Lesotho

PF Lesotho

Liberia

PF Liberia

Madagascar

PF Madagascar

Malawi

PF Malawi

Mali

PF Mali

Mauritius

PF Mauritius

Mozambique

PF Mozambique recently held a Global Assistance Project to care for sick and injured inmates. In partnership with Humedica, PF provided medical care to 2, 207 prisoners in 6 prisons. Recently, PF Mozambique arranged for a representative from PF Brazil to lead a series of seminars for the prison administration and others interested in PFI's APAC faith-based prison units and the positive impact they have had on recidivism. In May, PFI President Ron Nikkel visited with PF Mozambique and greeted prisoners in Machava Prison, the main prison in Maputo, the capital city.

Namibia

PF Namibia

Niger

Representives from PF Niger attended "the church, crime, punishment and social change" seminar held at the International Conference Centre in Abuja on May 21, 2009. PFI President Ron Nikkel spoke at the conference which was attended by 300 individuals. The seminar was chaired by the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop John Onaiyekan. Other speakers included Prof. C.K. Agomo, former Dean of Law, University of Lagos and Archbishop Sam Amaga, Chancellor, Salem University

Nigeria

PF Nigeria celebrates 20 years of service! PF Nigeria hosted a public seminar on the theme, "the church, crime, punishment and social change" at the International Conference Centre in Abuja on May 21, 2009. PFI President Ron Nikkel spoke at the conference which was attended by 300 individuals. The seminar was chaired by the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop John Onaiyekan. Other speakers included Prof. C.K. Agomo, former Dean of Law, University of Lagos and Archbishop Sam Amaga, Chancellor, Salem University.

Rwanda

Prison Fellowship Rwanda launches a new website! The new site introduces the reader to the mission, leadership, and programmes of this vibrant organization. Just as importantly, the site also provides information on how to get involved with the diverse and life-changing work of PF Rwanda. Visit the website at http://www.pfrwanda.org.

Senegal

PF Senegal

Sierra Leone

PF Sierra Leone

South Africa

In South Africa, the already high crime rate continues to escalate, making the work of Prison Fellowship all the more necessary. PF South Africa has implemented the Sycamore Tree Project® (STP)-- PFI's unique programme that brings together offenders with crime victims for faciliated discussions-- in 41 correctional centres across the country. Nearly 200 facilitators have been trained in this programme, which has proven remarkably effective in helping prisoners recognize and take responsibility for their own criminal behaviour. In May, PFI President Ron Nikkel visited PF South Africa representatives and participated in a historic conference with church leaders, including the Presiding Methodist Bishop, the Suffragen Anglican Bishop, and the head of the International Federation of Christian Churches. At the conclusion of the conference, the church leaders signed a statement endorsing PF and Alpha.

Swaziland

PF Swaziland recently welcomed PFI President Ron Nikkel who joined PF for a successful fundraising dinner. Ron also visited the Maximum Security Section of Matsapa Prison, where he addressed a crowd of nearly 100 prisoners who were very receptive to his message of hope.

Togo

PF Togo

The Gambia

PF Gambia holds a large Angel Tree celebration for the children of prisoners that includes a trip to an amusement park. PF volunteers and staff also cook a Christmas dinner for inmates in each of the country's three prisons. PF Gambia visits and cares for prisoners throughout the year as well as providing services for ex-prisoners.

Uganda

PF Uganda

Zambia

PF Zambia

Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, a country with a failing economy where poverty and unemployment are widespread, it is the prisoners who suffer most. They are captive to disease and hunger and powerless to help themselves. PF Zimbabwe volunteers regularly bring food to the prisoners and are preparing for an upcoming medical outreach project with volunteer doctors from Humedica. In May, PFI President Ron Nikkel visited PF Zimbabwe and provided ministry leaders with the funds necessary to purchase blankets and mattresses for the suffering inmates in the prison infirmary.