In 2024, Prison Fellowship Albania made a remarkable and holistic impact on prisoners, their families and children across the country. Through spiritual development, practical assistance, restorative programs and youth mentoring, the organization worked to bring transformation, dignity and hope to those often overlooked by society. Each initiative was carried out with care, intentionality and in close partnership with local churches and community volunteers.
Key Highlights:
- Church in Prison: Delivered 1,360 church services inside prisons, drawing 792 regular attendants and discipling 87 individuals seeking to grow in their Christian faith.
- The Prisoner’s Journey: Reached 1,419 prisoners with this foundational evangelism and discipleship program. The year saw 228 prisoners become disciples, 703 receive course certifications and 57 course cycles completed.
- Diakonia and Restored Dignity: Assisted 52 families of current and former prisoners with practical support such as house restoration, vocational training, rent assistance and small business development—including cow farming, second-hand sales and construction.
- Secured Childhood: Provided holistic care for 160 sponsored children, distributing 1,280 food packages, 780 school bags and supplies, and 170 Christmas gifts. Additionally, 97 children enjoyed the opportunity to participate in a summer camp experience.
- Restorative Justice: Certified 264 prisoners through 33 URA (Universal Responsibility and Accountability) courses designed to promote accountability and healing. The initiative also involved 8 volunteers, 3 co-trainers and 7 victims to support reconciliation and personal transformation.
- Winter Project: Offered critical winter support to 482 vulnerable families through food parcels and firewood. Over four months, staff and volunteers made 1,800 home visits, supported 280 abandoned prisoners and helped 170 families by paying for firewood and electricity bills.
- Dream Academy: Invested in the next generation by mentoring 45 teenagers through the support of 33 mentors. Together, they participated in 576 one-on-one mentoring meetings, 8 multi-day seminars with field trips, 15 motivational training sessions, a one-month summer school and 5 camp days.
Through these combined efforts, Prison Fellowship Albania brought light into some of the darkest places—both behind prison walls and in communities impacted by incarceration