On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, Food For The Poor (Guy) Inc. formally handed over ten (10) industrial sewing machines to the Guyana Prison Service at the Lusignan Prison.
The current donation has had a significant impact on the garment construction program at the Lusignan Prison. It will be able to facilitate the training of thirty-six (36) prisoners annually. The prisoners are trained in various aspects of sewing and are then paid for the garments they produce.
Sharing her thoughts at the simple ceremony was FFTP (Guy) Inc. Senior Project Manager, Ms. Andrea Benjamin, who said, “These machines are going to strengthen the capacity of the Prison Service’s garment construction program and, by extension, aid in their rehabilitation efforts. Food for the Poor recognizes the importance of promoting changed behavior to facilitate the successful reintegration of inmates into society later in life.”
Ms. Benjamin noted that FFTP (Guy) Inc. has been supporting the Guyana Prison Service for several years. She further related that FFTP (Guy) Inc. will always contribute to a positive impact on the inmates and will continue to collaborate with the Guyana Prison Service.
Director of Prisons, Mr. Nicklon Elliot, revealed that he is pleased to be a part of the collaboration between GPS and FFTP (Guy) Inc. He complimented FFTP (Guy) Inc. on a job well done, as the donations will greatly benefit the garment construction program. “This will enhance our training program, 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 prisoners were grateful to FFTP (Guy) Inc. for providing them with the necessary skills that can now afford them a second chance at life.
The garment construction program 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 programs for inmates. This will help 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.
