Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda

Prison Fellowship Antigua & Barbuda has been spreading the gospel with prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families in prisons and detention centers throughout the country since 2001. A caring group of organised volunteers help make programmes and activities available for the inmates, who learn how Christ can provide hope and help to reform their lifestyles. In addition to their work in the country's prison, PF Antigua and Barbuda are dedicated to bringing awareness to the magnitude of the crime problem on the island and the need for community action. Longterm plans include the development of a halfway house initiative. We encourage you to join us in making a difference in our community!

Bahamas

Chartered in 1985, Prison Fellowship Bahamas has provided spiritual help and healing for inmates and ex-prisoners for 25 years. These programmes and activities are made possible by the dedicated service of over 75 caring volunteers. PF Bahamas is active in the only penitentiary in the nation, and provides services for over 600 prisoners. When leaving prison, some of these ex-offenders will receive assistance in reintegrating back into the community at PF Bahama's successful halfway house located in Nassau.

Barbados

In 1992, Prison Fellowship Barbados was established with the mission of transforming lives through the spreading of the good news of Christ. The organization continues to spread the Word of Christ with prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families. A group of dedicated, loving volunteers is the key to connecting with the prisoners and helping them in their journey of transformation.

Belize

Prison Fellowship Belize has been carrying out the Lord's work throughout the country since 2005. Volunteers reach out to prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families with the love of Christ. PF Belize strives to help prisoners prepare themselves for returning to their communities with a strong moral compass which will help them be successful.

Bermuda

Founded in 1991, PF Bermuda seeks to restore, through prayer and community action, all those affected by crime. The need is great in Bermuda which ranks number four in the world in the percentage of prisoners per population. With over 300 prisoners and a rising violent crime rate, PF Bermuda is eagerly seeking volunteers. Bible study is at the core of the ministry. But, each year PFB donates more than 100 gifts to prisoners’ children through the Angel Tree programme, and also provides uniforms and backpacks to children in need.

British Virgin Islands

Prison Fellowship British Virgin Islands was chartered in 2007. PFBVI has made great progress in spreading the gospel to inmates in such a short time, currently operating in every prison and correctional facility throughout the islands. The volunteer based organisation helps make programmes of help and healing available to inmates, their families, and their communities.

Cayman Islands

Prison Fellowship Cayman Islands, a Christian prison outreach organisation, was founded in 1994. Over the years, staff, and a dedicated group of volunteers have spread the Good Word in both prisons on the Islands. Emphasis has recently been to connect ex-offenders with churches and to make drug awareness a higher priority on the islands.

Curacao

Since its establishment only three years ago, Prison Fellowship Curacao has been able to have a tremendous impact on prisoners, ex-prisoners, their families, and the community. For example, PF Curacao organized an education and awareness program at a high school where 600 students and their teachers listened to testimonials from two ex-inmates about their criminal behavior and its consequences, including their prison experience and their transformation as inmates. In addition, over 120 volunteers make aftercare and educational programs, legal assistance, and restorative justice programs available.

Guyana

Prison Fellowship Guyana was founded in 2003 and has since spread to all five penitentiaries throughout the nation. Volunteers help make PF Guyana’s goals of prison and inmate reform with Christ possible. Programs like children and youth activities, a family ministry, and vocational training are available to those incarcerated and their families. Currently, the organization provides assistance, hope, and healing to over 1,600 inmates

Jamaica

PF Jamaica was founded by Dr. Renford Maddix, a prison chaplain, in 2003. The organization now serves 12 prisons with the assistance of over 550 volunteers. PF Jamaica works diligently for the dignity and well-being of prisoners through aftercare, Angel Tree®, education and restorative justice. Side by side with its spiritual program, PF Jamaica emphasizes material and social assistance to prisoners.

Suriname

Prison Fellowship Suriname was established in 1999 and has grown to operate in all three correctional facilities in the nation. Volunteers have been instrumental in helping inmates and ex-prisoners live a new life in Christ. Programmes like Angel Tree, evangelisation, legal assistance, and vocational training are available to inmates and their families.

Trinidad and Tobago

Prison Fellowship Trinidad & Tobago began in 1998 when word spread throughout the prison network that evangelical organizations had been successful in helping prisoners reform their lives. The PFTT is now active in all 7 prisons in the nation, with over 100 volunteers working and ministering to inmates. One of the most important programmes available for inmates is the Adult Literacy program, helping prisoners increase their levels of education.

US Virgin Islands

Chartered in 2003, Prison Fellowship US Virgin Islands has been a positive factor for hundreds of prisoners as they look to change the direction of their lives. The PFUVI now operates in every correctional facility in the nation. Volunteers carry out the Lords’ work through programs like Angel Tree, vocational training, mentoring, evangelization, and a family ministry to help provide assistance to prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families.