In a groundbreaking initiative, Penal Reform International (PRI) has partnered with Bridge Africa Research Organisation (BARO) to provide vocational training to women incarcerated at the Katojo Women’s Prison in Uganda. The innovative program focuses on teaching the women the art of knitting, with the goal of equipping them with a valuable skill to support their reintegration into society upon release. The program has already shown promising results, with the women producing an impressive array of handmade items, including sweaters, scarves, and other clothing accessories. Beyond the tangible products, however, lies a more profound impact: the empowerment of incarcerated women through skill-building and economic independence. Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and […]
