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Stories from the Pacific
Up one levelPraying for a Changed Life
Having been in and out of prison most of his life, Sam was about to end it all by jumping off a bridge. Read his story to find out what changed his mind and changed the rest of his life.
A Gang for Good
Gangs can wreak havoc on a community and draw vulnerable young people into a life a crime. But can a notorious criminal gang completely turn around to become a positive force in the community? It happened in New Zealand...
Restoring Peace to a War-Torn Island
20,000 dead and 70,000 displaced. A decade-long, bloody civil war had left the inhabitants of the Pacific island of Bougainville sorely in need of peace and restoration. Read how peace was restored and why the peacemakers received PFI's 2007 Prize for Restorative Justice.
Unity amidst Diversity
Judges shared the stage with former prisoners. Politicians participated in workshops with prison officials. People from all over the world with differing backgrounds came to the PFI World Convocation, but all had a shared mission and common passion...
Bankers Invest in Prisoners
Why would a bank that had been robbed on several occations reach out to prisoners - including the very people who had robbed it?
A Conference for Change
Reformed members of the Mongrel Mob spoke at Prison Fellowship New Zealand's groundbreaking conference entitled "Beyond Retribution: Advancing the Law and Order Debate"....
A Present from Prison
When Piri was four years old, he received an Angel Tree® gift from his father in prison. This was the first contact Piri had ever had with his father.
Friends who Understand
Cathy is only 10 years old, but already she knows terms like "class A felony," "sentencing hearing," and "the possibility of parole."
Prisoners in the Pews
An innovative programme in Papua New Guinea is giving prisoners an opportunity to attend churches in the community.
Artists Behind Bars
The sculpture at left is just one of many pieces of art created by inmates who are learning to express themselves via PF Australia's Prisoner Art Competition.
Preparing Inmates for Freedom
Many released prisoners say they returned to crime, and prison, because they had no choice. Learn how PFI worldwide is helping released prisoners stay away from crime and out of prison.
A Place of Refuge
Breaking free from a drug addiction and a destructive lifestyle isn't easy. Fortunately, released prisoners in Guam can find a safe refuge at the Oasis Centre.
New Approach with New Results
PF New Zealand's faith-based prison unit boasts significantly lower recidivism rates. Read how this PF programme is changing lives.
No Quiet Retirement
At 74 years-old, Dr. Bruno Freigang is far from retiring from service to others. Recently he led a team of medical volunteers in Papua New Guinea to help sick prisoners.
A Crime that Changed Everything
She already had 138 convictions on her record, what difference would one more make? But this crime would be different, this crime had consequences that would change her life forever.
Caring For Those Who Thought No One Cared
Prisoners in many countries suffer from medical ailments that are often left untreated.
Out of this World
Kim Workman was once an athiest who shunned the idea of a faith-based prison when he was a top ranking official of the New Zealand Prison Service. But now, as PF New Zealand's Executive Director, Kim has succeeded in implementing New Zealand's first faith-based prison unit.
