Hope for Children in Prison

When women prisoners in Ethiopia must bring their young children with them into prison, they have no means of providing them with an education, which can have a devastating impact on their children’s future.  To combat this problem, PF Ethiopia initiated the “Twinkle of Hope—Child and Mother Focused Project.”  Using funding from Save the Children Denmark, the project provides formal education to the children, and skills training to the mothers.  Already, more than 100 children have been enrolled in classes, and the women have acquired skills in tailoring and embroidery that will help them find jobs upon their release.  The prison administration provided the space for the classes and PF brought in pre-school teachers for each participating prison.  The children are given certificates for completing Kindergarten and then go on to primary school classes.  The project provides food, clothing and class materials for the children as well.  PF Ethiopia is also working to renovate the prison cells to provide for healthier living conditions for the prisoners.