Sponsor our week-long Restorative Justice Program in prisons all over South Africa. The Restorative Justice Program places a few inmates at a table with a caring facilitator who helps them process concepts like taking responsibility, the victim experience and forgiveness. Facilitators then counsel the inmates one-on-one for ten weeks. Your donation goes towards course elements like handbooks for inmates, lunches at the course or transport money for facilitators and family members so that relationships may be restored.

“Hurt people hurt others” – Pastor Jonathan Clayton. Hope Prison Ministries brings counselling to the dark corners of prisons, where inmates least expect to find understanding and a place to heal from the wounds of childhood. A high percentage of inmates report experiencing physical or sexual abuse as children or absent or addicted parents. The impact of counselling cannot be overstated, it is the miracle cure that our society is waiting for. But it is not cheap or instant so your donation is much appreciated.

Volunteers offer support in tutoring or training inmates in computers, job readiness or communication skills. Prisoners also often study during their sentence, so tutoring helps them make the most of their time. We also offer soft skills, challenging inmates to grow in teamwork, problem-solving, time management and critical thinking. These skills are vital as inmates step back out into their communities and try to make a life for themselves. Sponsor now and be a part of transforming lives and society.