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36 prisoners to be trained annually in garment construction
…as FFTP donates sewing machines to GPS
Waterfalls Magazine – Food For The Poor (FFTP) Guyana Inc. recently handed over 10 industrial sewing machines to the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) to be used at the Lusignan Prison.
The equipment will improve the garment construction programme at the facility, enabling 36 prisoners each year to benefit from training.
The handing over ceremony was held on October 3, 2023. FFTP said that the inmates will be trained in various aspects of sewing and will be paid for the garments they produce.
Sharing her thoughts at the simple ceremony was FFTP (Guy) Inc. Senior Project Manager, Andrea Benjamin, who said, “These machines are going to strengthen the capacity of the Prison Service’s garment construction programme and, by extension, aid in their rehabilitation efforts. Food for the Poor recognizes the importance of promoting changed behaviour to facilitate the successful reintegration of inmates into society later in life.” She also highlighted that FFTP (Guy) Inc. has been supporting the Guyana Prison Service for several years.
FFTP (Guy) Inc. Senior Project Manager, Andrea Benjamin (right) hands over the equipment to Director of Prisons, Mr. Nicklon Elliot as other prison officials watch on.
Benjamin committed that the organization will continue to contribute to a positive impact on the inmates and will maintain its partnership with the Guyana Prison Service.
Meanwhile, Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, revealed that he is pleased to be a part of the collaboration between GPS and FFTP (Guy) Inc. He complimented FFTP (Guy) Inc. on a job well done, as the donations will greatly benefit the garment construction programme.
“This will enhance our training programme, in line with our manifesto, strategic plan, and mandate, to ensure that prisoners are exposed to various methods of rehabilitation. So, once again, we at the GPS would like to thank FFTP (Guy) Inc. for this kind gesture,” Elliot shared.
Inmates of the Lusignan Prison utilizing the sewing machines donated by FFTP (Guy) Inc.
The prisoners were grateful to FFTP (Guy) Inc. for providing them with the necessary skills that can now afford them a second chance at life. The garment construction programme is part of the Prison Service’s efforts to successfully rehabilitate and reintegrate inmates into society through skills training and job creation.
FFTP said it is its goal to assist in the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates. The organization also noted that it is important to conduct rehabilitation programmes, such as these, for inmates. It said the donation will no doubt will help build their capacity and provide them with skills that can be used to earn an income upon reintegration into society. By doing so, this will reduce the likelihood of them returning to their previous lives that led them into prison.
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