Final GWMD event of 2025 in Poland: lessons from Pińczów Prison

6 September 2025, Pińczów Prison (Poland) — Pińczów Prison welcomed the fifth and final Game with Mum & Dad (GWMD) event of the year in Poland, organised by COPE member Probacja. Probacja has been championing GWMD in Poland for three years, working closely with prisons, children and families to strengthen relationships and build trust. These events have become more … Lire plus

Germany, how a visit to prison becomes a radiant, unforgettable day 

29 August 2025, Bremen Prison (Germany) — It wasn’t an ordinary Friday. The boy’s day began at 6:30 a.m. with the familiar ring of his alarm clock, waking him for another day of school. But that afternoon, he and his mother would drive to Bremen-Oslebshausen — to the prison where his father is serving his … Lire plus

When a day becomes so effective for the bonds between children and their parents (even imprisoned)

23 August 2025, Trzebinia Prison (Poland) — On Saturday, August 23, the municipal football field of MKS Trzebinia (Poland) hosted a Game with Mum & Dad (GWMD) event, organised by the Probacja Foundation, which works in Polish prisons to defend the rights of children with imprisoned parents and to promote their inclusion and family care. GWMD is an … Lire plus

Songs, games and football mark GWMD event in Nowy Wiśnicz (Poland)

10 August 2025, Nowy Wiśnicz (Poland) — On 10 August, Game with Mum & Dad (GWMD) returned to Poland for its second event of 2025, bringing together 9 children and 10 imprisoned parents, 1 uncle and 1 grandfather for a day of sport, music and family connection at Nowy Wiśnicz. The event, organised by Probacja … Lire plus

GWMD marks its third consecutive year in Poland

9 August 2025, Tarnów (Poland) — Tarnów is a small town of about 120,000 inhabitants, located east of Krakow, an hour and a half by train. Its beautiful central square, lined with historic buildings and lively cafés, offers a glimpse of the town’s charm. The prison, situated in the town centre, looks much as one … Lire plus

France closes summer 2025 series of GWMD on a high note

10 July 2025 – Bois d’Arcy, France — On 10 July, the Bois d’Arcy Penitentiary Centre hosted a GWMD event, marking the final event in this summer’s series in France. For two hours, the usual routines of prison life gave way to laughter, play and meaningful connection, as 12 imprisoned fathers spent precious time with their 23 children. … Lire plus

The Réau Prison (France) opens its gates for GWMD

2 July 2025 – Réau, France — On July 2, the South Francilien Penitentiary Center opened its gates to host the third Game with Mum & Dad event in France — a unique initiative that brings imprisoned parents and their children together for a day of play, connection, and family bonding on prison grounds. The event was organised … Lire plus

A day of play and connection at Fresnes Prison (France)

25 June 2025 – Fresnes, France — On June 25, the Fresnes Penitentiary Center, just outside Paris, hosted the second French event of Game with Mum & Dad (GWMD), an initiative designed to strengthen the bond between children and their imprisoned parents in a meaningful and child-friendly setting. Held over two hours in the prison courtyard and organised … Lire plus

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