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Update Prison Ministry 06-’24

Post author By Fred Westerink
Post date 20 June 2024

Today I sat with a foreign prisoner, after I met him 3 weeks ago for the first time. That time he could not speak calmly or even stay in 1 place due to his great restlessness. This time he had better control over his emotions, and he seemed happy to see ‘a familiar face’.
Such a situation shows what the impact of our visits can be. Being present in the most difficult times, listening, being the familiar face.
Below you will find an update of our work, highly recommended.

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Humanity in the shadows

Post author By Fred Westerink
Post date 21 May 2024

Last 2 weeks we completed a beautiful project. We have been able to create shelters against the sun and rain for the shelters of more than 400 prisoners with psychological problems.
The men all suffer from the fact that they are ‘locked up’ under a strict prison regime while at the same time they are psychological patients and need professional help.
Thanks to the sturdy roofs, they now have a dignified place where they are sheltered from the elements.

A kind of ‘day center’ has also been created where activities will be offered to the men. First of all for the normalization process, but also for recovery and rehabilitation.
If someone has no sense of action, how can he ever work to repair what he has done. In addition, Albania has a system that if someone does not heal, he will NOT (never!) be released from psychiatric care.
The Dutch working group did a great job, while the collaboration with the director of the prison in Shenkolle and all the staff was extremely streamlined. Nothing but praise!

Tags rehabilitation, Shelter, shkbsh, workgroup

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Our Annual Report 2023

Post author By Fred Westerink
Post date 29 April 2024

We’ve been able to do a lot as Prison Fellowship Albania in 2023 with a major impact on the lives of several hundreds of imprisoned men and women, of several hundreds of families of prisoners and dozens of partnering churches and volunteers.
Our work and our workers are gradually professionalizing, and this is seen in the Albanian community where we’re active.
Partnering churches and volunteers appreciate that they are also part of this quality improvement process.

It is remarkable that we are still allowed to continue to do our work with so much freedom of action and additionally with so much maximum support in both Albania and abroad.

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Special thanks for your support and commitment to our work. It bears fruit, it is appreciated!
My Father is glorified in this, that you bear much fruit and are My disciples. John 15:8

Fred Westerink

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Happy to Present our Annual Report 2022

Post author By Fred Westerink
Post date 23 September 2023
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It’s always hard to pick the right photo’s, the best stories in the best setting.
I believe we prepared a nice document to show you what we have been able to do.
Every contribution in whatever form is highly appreciated.
Don’t hesitate to become a supporter too!

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I want the world to know!

Post author By Fred Westerink
Post date 22 September 2023
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Last weekend was special; as many as 5 people from our programs were baptized! Baptism is an act of faith, obedience, and visibility. You declare your desire to follow Jesus, acknowledge His authority in your life, and that everyone is allowed to know.

It becomes even more remarkable when you consider that some of these young people have come from a life of poverty, domestic violence, and social isolation. Thanks in part to our programs, they have learned that each one of them truly matters and holds value. This is how God intended each of their lives to be. It’s beautiful that they were able to affirm this newfound realization through their baptism!”

Tags baptism, parents in prison, PFA, shkbsh

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