FFTP donates 10 sewing machines to GPS garment programme
…recognises importance of changed behaviour to reintegrate prisoners into society
Food For The Poor (Guy) Inc handed over 10 industrial sewing machines to the Guyana Prison Service at the Lusignan Prison.
Sharing her thoughts at the simple ceremony last week was FFTP (Guy) Inc, Senior Project Manager, Andrea Benjamin, who said, “These machines are going to strengthen the capacity of the Prison Service’s garment construction programme and, by extension, aid in their rehabilitation efforts. Food For The Poor recognises the importance of promoting changed behaviour to facilitate the successful reintegration of inmates into society later in life.”
FFTP (Guy) Inc Senior Project Manager Andrea Benjamin hands over the sewing machines to Director of Prisons Nicklon Elliot
Benjamin noted that FFTP (Guy) Inc has been supporting the Guyana Prison Service for several years. She further related that FFTP will always contribute to a positive impact on the inmates and will continue to collaborate with the Guyana Prison Service.
Meanwhile, Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot revealed that he is pleased to be a part of the collaboration between GPS and FFTP (Guy) Inc. He complimented FFTP on a job well done, as the donations will greatly benefit the garment construction programme. “This will enhance our training programme, in line with our manifesto, strategic plan, and mandate, to ensure that prisoners are exposed to various methods of rehabilitation. “So, once again, we at the GPS would like to thank FFTP (Guy) Inc for this kind gesture,” Elliot shared.
The garment construction programme is part of the Prison Service’s efforts to successfully rehabilitate and reintegrate inmates into society through skills training and job creation. It is FFTP (Guy) Inc’s goal to assist in the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates. It is important to conduct rehabilitation programmes for inmates as it helps to build their capacity and provide them with skills that can be used to earn an income upon reintegration into society. By doing so, this will reduce the likelihood of them returning to their previous lives that led them into prison.
