Easter greetings to all our supporters and friends
Any visitor to Sitima, who attends Mass at the prison, talks about the emotional impact it has on them. This prison caters for young men in the 18 - 25 year age band, the majority of whom have been imprisoned for theft, maybe of a goat or a bicyle. Sentences are stiff, usually for 3 - 5 years and daily life is difficult, working in the fields under the blazing sun and existing on one meal of bean stew, a day.
Network for a Better World offers ongoing support to these young men, with the regular sharing of soaps and foodstuffs. A couple of years back we set up a tailoring workshop, helping some of the young men to leave prison with a trade.
Fr Owen and Fr Innocent alternate in celebrating a monthly Mass and it is indeed an honour to be there and to share that spiriual experience with them all.
Other News
Christmas Greetings and news from our Chairman
Click above, to read the Christmas letter from our chairman Andy Clark who has recently returned from a working visit to Sitima. The trustees join with Andy in wishing you a very happy Christmas
Ann is walking 1000 miles
Ann Haggin from Kendal is part way through a 1000 mile virtual walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of children’s education in Malawi.
Fuel efficient stoves
Working to reduce the amount of fuel used in cooking we are working with a local charity developing fuel efficient stoves which are being installed in schools.