GWMD in Sollicciano prison, Florence – 9 June 2025. It is a sunny day—warm, but not hot. The hills around Florence offer a breeze that invites you to run and expend your energy. Everyone is in high spirits, some extremely so, because there are children who have come to realise that it’s really true: there … Lire plus
M. Gozzini Prison, Florence, Italy – 7 June 2025. ‘Game with Mum and Dad’, which is taking place in dozens of prisons across Italy this June, was held on Saturday, 7 June at Florence’s Gozzini prison in the form of a penalty shoot-out. The event, scheduled for 9:30 a.m., started a few minutes late to … Lire plus
Milan, Italy. Inside San Vittore prison — a 19th-century penitentiary complex originally built in the green suburbs and now in the city centre — a “Game with Mum and Dad” event was held. On this occasion, the activity took the form of a mini table football tournament. As always, the project was managed and implemented … Lire plus
On Wednesday 18 June, Relais Enfants Parents, a member of Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), held the first-ever ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ event in France, taking place at La Santé prison, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ is an international initiative led by COPE, inspired by the pioneering work … Lire plus
It was a very hot day in Busto Arsizio on 14 June, when the ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ event took place inside the local prison — an innovative initiative based on the model developed by Bambinisenzasbarre and carried out around Europe by Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE). Children and adults faced the high temperatures … Lire plus
Over 150 people attended the “Game with Mum & Dad” at Bollate prison (Milan, Italy), where the eagerly awaited meeting between imprisoned parents and their children took place. Taking part in the event were: 50 children, 24 fathers, 40 relatives, several prison police officers, Federica Pisani (Legal and Educational Officer at the Milanese institution), Alessandro … Lire plus
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 … Lire plus
‘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 … Lire plus
‘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 … Lire plus
‘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 … Lire plus
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