Africa
Prison Fellowship International's family of ministries across the Africa region serve prisoners, ex-prisoners, their families and victims of crime.
Regional Overview
Prisoners in Africa are cut off from their communities with little to no means of rehabilitation—a practice unknown to Africa until Europeans introduced the penal system in the late 19th century to curb rebellions and maintain order. The African justice system focuses on repairing wrongdoings by compensating victims rather than punishing offenders. Many prisoners in Africa face harsh prison conditions such as overcrowding, violence and inhumane health conditions, and their children often suffer, either detained with them or in poverty in their communities.
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Possessing the Good Land Ahead
What binds the global fellowship of Prison Fellowship International together is not geography, language or resources. It is the unmistakable call of God upon ordinary men and women who have chosen to walk into places many others avoid; prisons, fractured communities and forgotten spaces, carrying the hope of Christ with humility and courage.
Ashella Ndhlovu
It is important to know you are in this calling because you are called by God. He can be trusted to see you through the storms of life. Whatever causes doubt—whether it’s your abilities or ministry/work—God can be trusted. The word of God is ‘sharper than any two-edged sword’ (Hebrews 4:12). It is an effective weapon that can bring security and assurance when we feel shaken. Through prayer you demonstrate your dependence on God. Therefore, pray even when you don’t feel like praying.