In South African prisons, inmates run bakeries that bake thousands of affordable loaves each day, saving millions of rand and changing prison life. This handson work teaches baking skills, builds confidence, and gives prisoners a sense of hope and purpose. Instead of just punishment, these bakeries help turn prisons into places of growth and new chances. Each loaf is more than bread it’s a symbol of renewal and a brighter future.
The Prison Journalism Project is an innovative program that aims to train incarcerated individuals to become journalists, share their stories with the world, and promote empathy and rehabilitation for those behind bars. In this article, we provide a firsthand account of one man’s release from prison after 13 years, highlighting the challenges and joys of rediscovering life outside the prison walls.
