The Bomana Prison in the nation’s capital have received further assistance from SME Corporation to enhance their rehabilitation program for inmates.
Yesterday a total of K10, 000 was presented to Bomana to support inmates in their tailoring and baking programs.
The Cheque Presentation comes after the ‘Start Your Business’ training conducted by SMEC, and a Garment and Textile Training which the inmates have attended.
This trainings have enabled the inmates to sew their own uniforms, and to start their own business after prison.
SMEC Managing Director, Petrus Ralda when presenting the cheque said SMEC is committed to continue this partnership and support inmates rehabilitation programs in the country.
“Our view in SME Corporation is that we want to run this program throughout all prisons in the country, because we see this program as being inclusive,” Ralda said.
He said every person has an ability to change and see things differently, when they go through a process of learning.
“We see this as an exit strategy.
“We come in to make sure that their exit is the most important part, where they will go back into the society, and how they can be able to reintegrate and become better citizens.” Ralda said.
Bomana Acting Commanding Officer, Yelly Oiufa thanked SMEC saying they have not received support from other organizations apart from churches.
He said all their rehabilitation programs were funded by the Prison Industry Trust Account.
This support from SMEC will go towards purchasing materials for the sewing, baking and other rehabilitation programs.
Serah James, is a female inmate who attended the Garment and Textile Training and the Start Your Business training.
She thanked Bomana Prison and SMEC saying this training has motivated her to start a business after prison.
“The tailoring skills training and SYB training has really helped us.
“We feel that we are fully equipped to go out start our own business and become better citizens.” she said.
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