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The latest from the Prison Fellowship International global family

Weekly bible study
March 7, 2025
Weekly bible study
On a weekly basis, PF England and Wales issues a practical bible study which is distributed to...
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PF Northern Ireland Prayer Focus
March 7, 2025
PF Northern Ireland Prayer Focus
As we step into March, we see signs of new life emerging—longer days, fresh blossoms, and the...
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Drivers of prisoner numbers
February 28, 2025
Drivers of prisoner numbers
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Prison Fellowship Bulgaria
February 28, 2025
Prison Fellowship Bulgaria
The idea of restoring the chaplaincy service in places of deprivation of liberty in Bulgaria came...
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PF CZ prayer letter, 25 Feb 2025
February 26, 2025
PF CZ prayer letter, 25 Feb 2025
Thank God for the launch of the Preparation for Release project at Stráž pod Ralskem...
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Drivers of crime
February 24, 2025
Drivers of crime
Last week I shared with you the Cycle of...
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Trauma-Informed Restorative Dialogue
February 24, 2025
Trauma-Informed Restorative Dialogue
The power of community. By Claudia...
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Weekly news
February 20, 2025
Weekly news
RESPORTAL is issued by Seehaus (PF...
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The cycle of crime
February 18, 2025
The cycle of crime
By understanding key stages that characterise the cycle of crime, helps us identify the main entry...
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Inauguration of Granja San Dimas
February 13, 2025
Inauguration of Granja San Dimas
This little haven in the heart of nature, located just minutes from the Estremera Penitentiary...
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PFI Global Prayer Meeting
February 10, 2025
PFI Global Prayer Meeting
Joining together to pray! Our new Global Initiative to connect the PFI...
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In:Sight
January 28, 2025
In:Sight
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Eastern European Mission Interviews Andy Corley
January 24, 2025
Eastern European Mission Interviews Andy Corley
Hosts Dirk Smith and Brooke Kehl share inspiring stories of God’s...
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Record Broken! The Angel Tree gifted 2,600 children
January 17, 2025
Record Broken! The Angel Tree gifted 2,600 children
Angel Tree in the Czech Republic has been bringing joy and connecting...
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Farewell to Espacio Acuerdo in Pereiro de Aguiar
January 17, 2025
Farewell to Espacio Acuerdo in Pereiro de Aguiar
Espacio Acuerdo aims to create a social climate that promotes positive...
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A voice for Radio?
January 16, 2025
A voice for Radio?
The teens in the Czech Republic are often very gifted and clever, but have a mom or dad in...
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Pervasive Punishment
January 13, 2025
Pervasive Punishment
Interview with Fergus...
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PF Northern Ireland’s Christmas Hope 2024
January 9, 2025
PF Northern Ireland’s Christmas Hope 2024
Christmas Hope is Prison Fellowship’s annual project to provide hampers and toys for...
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Happy Christmas
December 20, 2024
Happy Christmas
Many blessings to...
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A Lunch Worth a Lifetime
December 14, 2024
A Lunch Worth a Lifetime
This year, PF Italy hosts their annual Christmas lunches in over 45 prisons across the country and...
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Our new BLOG home!
December 14, 2024
Our new BLOG home!
If you would like to look back in time, click...
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Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership in Nigeria 
November 20, 2024
Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership in Nigeria 
Held in honor, Benson, Prison Fellowship Nigeria’s Executive Director, formally retired at AGM...
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A Dryer, a Priest and a Life-Altering Question
November 19, 2024
A Dryer, a Priest and a Life-Altering Question
“If you had killed me in 2016, who would have visited you?”   The question hung heavy in the...
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EMMANUEL | Liberia
October 16, 2024
EMMANUEL | Liberia
Throughout his childhood, Emmanuel faced unimaginable heartache. His father was incarcerated when...
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JUNG-HWAN | South Korea
October 10, 2024
JUNG-HWAN | South Korea
This program, which helped me realize the value of the Gospel, is especially memorable for me, as...
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A Partnership to Reach 700,000 Prisoners in 70 Countries Over Five Years
October 9, 2024
A Partnership to Reach 700,000 Prisoners in 70 Countries Over Five Years
Nearly 90,000 Audio and Video Bibles Will be Provided to Prisoners and Their Families in Dozens of...
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Ukraine’s Prison Fellowship Extended to Russian POWs
October 3, 2024
Ukraine’s Prison Fellowship Extended to Russian POWs
Vyacheslav Kogut was so angry he could spit. The Russian invasion once again drew him out of his...
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Baylor Data: The Prisoner’s Journey Builds Case for Restorative Prisons
October 3, 2024
Baylor Data: The Prisoner’s Journey Builds Case for Restorative Prisons
Prison Fellowship International was in the spotlight as a diverse group gathered at the American...
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Unshackled: The Growth of The Prisoner’s Journey
October 3, 2024
Unshackled: The Growth of The Prisoner’s Journey
The room was filled with prison ministry representatives from 11 countries. They had gathered in...
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Baylor University Study Confirms Prison Fellowship Program Leads To Positive Changes
October 3, 2024
Baylor University Study Confirms Prison Fellowship Program Leads To Positive Changes
A new Baylor University study provides evidence of the virtuous effects of faith on mental health...
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God Protect This House | Touchstone
September 20, 2024
God Protect This House | Touchstone
“Protect this house” is a popular phrase for many elite sports teams and was designed as a...
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EDUARDO | Colombia
September 6, 2024
EDUARDO | Colombia
Growing up without a mother, Eduardo felt like a victim of abandonment and turned to a life of...
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Leaving a Legacy: Remembering the work of Gershom Donner | Touchstone
August 21, 2024
Leaving a Legacy: Remembering the work of Gershom Donner | Touchstone
One of our board members recently referred to our friend and brother Ian Elliott, former chairman...
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Bringing Hope and Joy: The Impact of Giving through The Child’s Journey
July 31, 2024
Bringing Hope and Joy: The Impact of Giving through The Child’s Journey
Sponsors play a critical role in the lives of the children they support through The Child’s...
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Storms and Spiritual Battles | Touchstone
July 30, 2024
Storms and Spiritual Battles | Touchstone
First, it helped me insert myself into the story as one of the disciples. To think about my...
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Securing Key Materials Despite Challenges
July 30, 2024
Securing Key Materials Despite Challenges
Like many of our program partners, Prison Fellowship Namibia has faced challenges securing printed...
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A Life-Changing Moment
July 23, 2024
A Life-Changing Moment
Born to a mother who was raising three boys on her own, Jean Claude had always longed to meet his...
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LIZA | Cambodia
July 1, 2024
LIZA | Cambodia
Liza's life has been far from easy. Following her father’s imprisonment, her mother could not...
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Overcoming Challenges in Namibia
July 1, 2024
Overcoming Challenges in Namibia
Like many of our program partners, Prison Fellowship Namibia has faced challenges securing printed...
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Andy Corley On “The Perspective With Mike Sherbino”
July 1, 2024
Andy Corley On “The Perspective With Mike Sherbino”
Prison Fellowship International's President and CEO, Andy Corley, sat down with Mike Sherbino of...
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Human Flourishing and Justice Partnership Symposium
July 1, 2024
Human Flourishing and Justice Partnership Symposium
Representatives from Prison Fellowship International, Pepperdine University, Prison Fellowship...
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The Prisoner’s Journey Reaches Milestone Anniversary
July 1, 2024
The Prisoner’s Journey Reaches Milestone Anniversary
Prison Fellowship International’s flagship in-prison program, The Prisoner’s Journey® (TPJ)...
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CHRISTIAN | Rwanda
July 1, 2024
CHRISTIAN | Rwanda
There is nothing more rewarding and life-changing in prison ministry than connecting children with...
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Sharing God’s Audible Word in Burkina Faso
June 27, 2024
Sharing God’s Audible Word in Burkina Faso
Prison Fellowship Burkina Faso recently launched The Listener's Way in Bobodioulasso, the nation's...
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Unfolding God’s Kingdom Purpose | Touchstone
June 25, 2024
Unfolding God’s Kingdom Purpose | Touchstone
Because in Luke 4, Jesus (the God who both spoke creation into being and who put on flesh) stood...
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FELIPE | Colombia
June 19, 2024
FELIPE | Colombia
Born into a family of pastors in Venezuela, Felipe's life took a drastic turn following a scandal...
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ETHEL | Malawi
June 17, 2024
ETHEL | Malawi
In the bustling streets of Nselema, a humble kitchen once held the dreams of Ethel, a passionate...
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PRISON FELLOWSHIP NEPAL | Nepal
June 9, 2024
PRISON FELLOWSHIP NEPAL | Nepal
When the shaking stopped, Dinesh climbed out of the van to survey the landscape. Dust clouds rose...
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FRANCIS | Colombia
June 6, 2024
FRANCIS | Colombia
Francis was heartbroken when his father was sent to prison. As a pre-teen boy, he didn’t know how...
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An Unshakeable King | Touchstone
May 29, 2024
An Unshakeable King | Touchstone
“Why are the nations so angry? Why are the people making such foolish plans? Their Kings and...
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From Prisoners to Disciples: A Decade of Joint Evangelism Programs and Impact
May 1, 2024
From Prisoners to Disciples: A Decade of Joint Evangelism Programs and Impact
The partnership between Prison Fellowship International (PFI) and Bible League International (BLI)...
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Regional Forum Highlights | Touchstone
April 23, 2024
Regional Forum Highlights | Touchstone
The 2024 Asia Pacific Regional Forum took place from February 27-29, 2024 at Prison Fellowship...
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TOMÁŠ | Czech Republic
July 28, 2023
TOMÁŠ | Czech Republic
I would like to share with you a real-life story about two friends and the testimony they shared in...
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MATTHEW | Liberia
June 16, 2023
MATTHEW | Liberia
Matthew was born into a Christian household, surrounded by the familiar rituals of faith and...
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Daiana | Uruguay
May 31, 2023
Daiana | Uruguay
When I was asked to participate in the Sycamore Tree Project: Justice and Peace (STP) to share my...
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Preparing for Easter: Walking with Jesus the Prisoner
May 2, 2023
Preparing for Easter: Walking with Jesus the Prisoner
As Easter approaches, Christians around the world prepare to celebrate and remember the...
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Community Visits With the Prison Fellowship Colombia Team
May 2, 2023
Community Visits With the Prison Fellowship Colombia Team
Our week started at the Prison Fellowship Colombia headquarters where we loaded the supplies for a...
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A Mother’s Day Reflection
April 5, 2023
A Mother’s Day Reflection
My mother was one of the strongest women I have ever known, but I will never forget her reaction as...
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Paolo Found Forgiveness
April 4, 2023
Paolo Found Forgiveness
Paolo was transferred to an APAC in Brazil to complete his prison sentence. An APAC is an...
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The Evidence of Transformation:  My Journey on The Listener’s Way
March 30, 2023
The Evidence of Transformation: My Journey on The Listener’s Way
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to...
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An Easter message from our President and CEO, Andy Corley
March 29, 2023
An Easter message from our President and CEO, Andy Corley
Last year, my wife Andrea and I were given a gift of a page from an original King James Version...
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Highlights from The Child’s Journey – April 2023
March 17, 2023
Highlights from The Child’s Journey – April 2023
Without intervention, children of prisoners are susceptible to exploitation, poverty, dropping out...
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Miracles in Claudine’s Life
January 11, 2023
Miracles in Claudine’s Life
Claudine is the mother to five children - four boys and one girl. When her husband was arrested and...
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From Darkness to Light – Andy Corley Shares Stories of Transformation
October 11, 2022
From Darkness to Light – Andy Corley Shares Stories of Transformation
Andrew (Andy) Corley, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship International (PFI), joined Dawn Rae...
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October 11, 2022
Regaining His Self-Worth
Those in prison are cast off from society, often vilified and forgotten. But when they are invited...
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Finding Someone To Talk To
October 6, 2022
Finding Someone To Talk To
Biova is the mother of four children and while she grew up going to church, she had turned from...
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Prison Fellowship Rwanda Vision Trip
September 29, 2022
Prison Fellowship Rwanda Vision Trip
The only words I can muster since my recent return from a Vision Trip to Rwanda are, “My heart is...
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Check Out Your Family Activity Guide
June 14, 2022
Check Out Your Family Activity Guide
When a parent goes to prison, they leave their child at a higher risk for abuse, neglect, and...
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How Prison Fellowship staff and volunteers are aiding Ukraine
March 30, 2022
How Prison Fellowship staff and volunteers are aiding Ukraine
Given the current events in Ukraine, many people have reached out to us with concern for our...
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A child home visit with the Malawi team
March 24, 2022
A child home visit with the Malawi team
Most of us have heard the saying, "It can be hard to understand someone's struggle until you walk a...
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Incorporate Prison Orientations Into Volunteer Training Plans
December 12, 2021
Incorporate Prison Orientations Into Volunteer Training Plans
Best practices are specific, discrete ministry activities that measurably increase program scale,...
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November 17, 2021
Leverage Church Partnerships to Mobilize/Recruit Volunteers
When looking for volunteers to work in prison ministry, the church should be a strong ally. The...
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Ground Rules: Common Prison Security Procedures and Policies
November 11, 2021
Ground Rules: Common Prison Security Procedures and Policies
The following procedures and policies are common in most prisons. There may also be additional...
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Train Volunteers on the ‘Prison Do’s and Don’ts’ Before Bringing Them to Prisons
November 3, 2021
Train Volunteers on the ‘Prison Do’s and Don’ts’ Before Bringing Them to Prisons
Today’s issue continues the series of Best Practices relating to volunteers that will run through...
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Updates From The European Region
November 3, 2021
Updates From The European Region
Congratulations to PF Romania for being named NGO of the Year by the Romanian government! Praise...
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Free and Secure
January 12, 2021
Free and Secure
Locked away, cut off from society, forgotten, Britney’s day-to-day routine serving a prison...
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Joy and Hope Regained
January 7, 2021
Joy and Hope Regained
Sandrine’s father passed away and her mother is incarcerated. She is trying to find her way in...
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No Shame for Carlos
January 5, 2021
No Shame for Carlos
Carlos’s guilt weighed on him. The shame he felt over his crime held him back. In prison, he was...
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“Back-to-School” Takes on a New Meaning
December 16, 2020
“Back-to-School” Takes on a New Meaning
Children are going back to school equipped with masks, school supplies, bookbags, bikes, and the...
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Patricia’s Journey from Anger to Understanding
December 10, 2020
Patricia’s Journey from Anger to Understanding
Patricia was angry. Very angry. She believed she did not deserve to be in prison. Her anger...
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Florence’s Spiritual Encounter
December 7, 2020
Florence’s Spiritual Encounter
Breaking the cycle of crime is difficult. But through a holistic approach that cares for...
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PFI President Speaks At Restorative Justice Congress
July 22, 2020
PFI President Speaks At Restorative Justice Congress
President and CEO of Prison Fellowship International (PFI), Andrew D. Corley, and Lácides...
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Strength for Samuel
July 21, 2020
Strength for Samuel
Samuel in Colombia is no stranger to difficulty. At five years old, he faces physical challenges...
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July 21, 2020
Mitchum’s Transformation
The Prisoner’s Journey® evangelism and discipleship program is changing hearts and minds across...
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Seethal’s Restoration
July 14, 2020
Seethal’s Restoration
Twelve-year-old Seethal remembers the day the floodwaters seeped into her home and rose. In October...
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June 18, 2020
The Prisoner’s Journey Transforms Lives Around the World
Thank you for your partnership with Prison Fellowship International! Your generous gift will change...
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Changing Lives in Uruguay
June 6, 2020
Changing Lives in Uruguay
I became interested in the Gospel of Mark workbook. Then, I was shocked by the videos. I looked...
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RAYMOND AND MICHAEL | Northern Ireland
June 5, 2020
RAYMOND AND MICHAEL | Northern Ireland
Raymond and Michael fought for years on opposite sides during The Troubles in Northern Ireland....
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RENY | India
June 5, 2020
RENY | India
Reny grew up the son of a preacher and was raised in a Christian home. He knew the Good News inside...
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ROSEMARY | Costa Rica
June 4, 2020
ROSEMARY | Costa Rica
Rosemary worked as a prostitute on the streets of San Jose, Costa Rica. At a very young age, she...
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Gospel Reaches Nigerian Prisoners Despite Lockdown
June 2, 2020
Gospel Reaches Nigerian Prisoners Despite Lockdown
Despite strict COVID-19 lockdown guidelines prohibiting Prison Fellowship Nigeria staff or...
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May 21, 2020
The Difference a Uniform Makes
Melody did not feel good about herself. Her mom noticed when her grades started dropping and she no...
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DAVID | Belize
May 17, 2020
DAVID | Belize
By the age of 29, David had already been incarcerated six times. Growing up in Belize, he came from...
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May 6, 2020
Esther’s Dream Come True
One of the most important things we do is help children and families maintain a connection to their...
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Fighting COVID-19 In Uruguay
April 29, 2020
Fighting COVID-19 In Uruguay
Prison Fellowship Uruguay recently received a donation of $500, and with this seed money, they...
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April 28, 2020
Lina’s Changed Family
Devastated by the sudden separation from their father and the shift in their lives, Lina’s...
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So Orn Finds Purpose After Tragedy
April 20, 2020
So Orn Finds Purpose After Tragedy
Eleven-year-old So Orn’s life took a drastic turn when her father went to prison. Her mother was...
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Patricia Anne Colson (1930-2020)
March 30, 2020
Patricia Anne Colson (1930-2020)
She will be deeply missed by her three children: Wendell and his wife Joanne, Christian and his...
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This Is What We Do
March 27, 2020
This Is What We Do
PFI CEO and President, Andrew Corley, shares some thoughts and encouragement as we adjust...
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PFI Rescues Children of Prisoners in Malawi
November 4, 2019
PFI Rescues Children of Prisoners in Malawi
The quality of life for hundreds of children in Malawi is about to improve thanks to a new...
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AUBREY | Malawi
October 21, 2019
AUBREY | Malawi
Aubrey was one of the first children registered into the child sponsorship program in Malawi. He is...
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APAC Is Changing Lives in Brazil
September 30, 2019
APAC Is Changing Lives in Brazil
According to the World Health Organization, 63,895 Brazilians were murdered in 2017. That marks the...
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Partnership Expands Prison Ministry in Chile
September 10, 2019
Partnership Expands Prison Ministry in Chile
Bible League International (BLI) and Prison Fellowship International (PFI) are partnering to...
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