Wells of Hope warmly invites you to The 9th International Study Week on Children with Incarcerated Parents 2024 which will be held from 17th to 24th July 2024 in Kampala, Uganda
Wells of Hope warmly invites you to The 9th International Study Week on Children with Incarcerated Parents 2024 which will be held from 17th to 24th July 2024 in Kampala, Uganda
Caregivers especially grandmothers and mothers of the children are empowered with vocational skills aimed at enhancing
When a parent is imprisoned, their biggest worry is the families left behind especially their children.
Parental imprisonment has diverse effects to inmates and their families especially to those living with HIV & AIDS; inmates live in worry for their families they left behind and the families live in worry for their loved ones behind bars. They (the families)
A society where people, especially children affected by the criminal justice system get justice and regeneration in their livesh
To address needs of inmates and their families, with great attention given to children with a parent in prison through sustainable and compassionate programs
To be compassionate by responding to needs of prisoners and their families
When a parent is imprisoned, their biggest worry is the families left behind especially their children. Over 90% of the children under our care had dropped out of school or were not in school before joining the organisation. The aim of this program is to provide a holistic curriculum aimed at providing equitable access to quality education for children with incarcerated parents. The children are supported at Wells of Hope Schools (Wells of Hope Junior School and Hope High School) and higher institutions of learning.
Caregivers especially grandmothers and mothers of the children are empowered with vocational skills aimed at enhancing sustainable livelihoods of inmates’ families. They are trained in business skills and financial literacy.
Parental imprisonment has diverse effects to inmates and their families especially to those living with HIV & AIDS; inmates live in worry for their families they left behind and the families live in worry for their loved ones behind bars. They (the families) are also stigmatized in their communities. Through its interventions, Wells of Hope aims at helping inmates and their families cope with imprisonment and HIV & AIDS. Currently the organization is supporting 81 families with loved ones in prison.
We are commissioned to respond to deeper needs of our society today by being agents of change and we help our beneficiaries to experience