Ich bin Sozialarbeiterin der Hoppenbank und durfte heute wieder mit einem schönen Anliegen in die Justizvollzugsanstalt Bremen. Heute war wieder „Game with Mum and Dad“, ein Spiel- und Begegnungstag für Inhaftierte und ihre Kinder. Vier Stunden, in denen Väter, die hier einsitzen, einfach nur Papa sein dürfen. Keine Gitter, keine Uniformen, kein Urteil im Raum … Lire plus

Bremen prison — 12 September 2025. “Daddy!” The word echoed across the sports hall of Bremen correctional facility as a three-year-old girl in a pink princess dress ran toward her father. The man, standing stiff and emotionless only moments before, dropped to his knees, opened his arms wide and held her tightly as she buried … Lire plus

At Jakub Błaszczykowski‘s* request, his participation in Game With Mum & Dad project was kept secret to prevent people coming only to meet him as a football star. He emphasised that he wanted to come for the children, to spend time with the families, spontaneously and without unnecessary attention.And that’s exactly what happened. When the … Lire plus

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

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

24 August 2025, Kraków’s Nowa Huta (Poland) — On Sunday, August 24, the “Game With Mum & Dad” match unfolded in Kraków’s Nowa Huta district. Not inside the External Ward of the Remand Prison but just beyond its fence, on the football pitch beside a neighborhood primary school. Twelve families — among them mothers and fathers … Lire plus

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

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

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

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