On 3 May, Coimbra Prison (Portugal) opened its gates to host the first Game with Mum & Dad (GWMD) event to take place in Portugal. For the first time in Coimbra, 25 children and 9 parents were reunited on the prison grounds
‘The commitment to children’s rights stems from the recognition of the unique challenges faced by children with imprisoned parents‘ What is Kirkens Bymisjon, and what does it do? Kirkens Bymisjon is an open and inclusive non-profit, diaconal organisation. Its mission is
‘Children with imprisoned parents are among the most vulnerable and neglected groups.‘ Žaneta Dvořáčková is the Deputy Director of Czech Prison Fellowship and the Director of all PFCZ programs for families and children of incarcerated parents. What is Czech Prison Fellowship,
‘I want to ensure that children in difficult life situations receive the support they need to lead happy and fulfilling lives.‘ What is and what does Hoppenbank e.V.? Hoppenbank e.V. is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to offenders from
After its success in Europe, the GWMD model has influenced similar efforts globally. For the first time in India, two structured, play-based Gala Bhet events were held. These initiative marked a significant step forward in strengthening parent-child connections within Indian prison environments,
‘Children come into this world with open minds and open hearts. Supporting the rights of children helps support the sustainability of an open mind and heart.’ Elizabeth Ayre is Executive Director of Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), a Paris-based organisation
On 3 May, Coimbra Prison (Portugal) opened its gates to host the first Game with Mum & Dad (GWMD) event to take place in Portugal. For the first time in Coimbra, 25 children and 9 parents were reunited on the prison grounds to play korfball, a mixed-gender sport played by hand where the goal is to shoot
‘The commitment to children’s rights stems from the recognition of the unique challenges faced by children with imprisoned parents‘ What is Kirkens Bymisjon, and what does it do? Kirkens Bymisjon is an open and inclusive non-profit, diaconal organisation. Its mission is to uncover injustice, alleviate need and address the underlying causes of need and injustice. The
‘Children with imprisoned parents are among the most vulnerable and neglected groups.‘ Žaneta Dvořáčková is the Deputy Director of Czech Prison Fellowship and the Director of all PFCZ programs for families and children of incarcerated parents. What is Czech Prison Fellowship, and what does it do? Czech Prison Fellowship is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to helping
‘I want to ensure that children in difficult life situations receive the support they need to lead happy and fulfilling lives.‘ What is and what does Hoppenbank e.V.? Hoppenbank e.V. is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to offenders from Bremen, Germany. We focus on preventing imprisonment, providing counseling in prison and transition management. We
After its success in Europe, the GWMD model has influenced similar efforts globally. For the first time in India, two structured, play-based Gala Bhet events were held. These initiative marked a significant step forward in strengthening parent-child connections within Indian prison environments, demonstrating how child-centered approaches can be integrated into existing frameworks. The initiative was led by
‘Children come into this world with open minds and open hearts. Supporting the rights of children helps support the sustainability of an open mind and heart.’ Elizabeth Ayre is Executive Director of Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), a Paris-based organisation working with over 141 member and affiliate organisations and individuals across Europe and worldwide to
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