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#Stats are in for #SycamoreTreeProject in Nigeria! #PrisonMinistry
#Stats are in for #SycamoreTreeProject in Nigeria! #PrisonMinistry https://t.co/hQmf76U3mR
Through its Sycamore Tree Project, Prison Fellowship Nigeria brings victims and offenders under the guidance of a trained PF facilitator. Chaplain Michael Adeyemo also appreciated God ‘’above all for granting us grace and giving us light. #SycamoreTreeProject #PrisonMinistry
Prison Fellowship Nigeria(Lagos Chapter)’s Sycamore Tree Project graduation ceremony for Maximum and Female Correctional Centres students in Kirikiri. #SycamoreTreeProject #PrisonMinistry Inmates read apology letters, testimonies and letters of covenants,etc.
“In prison, my revenge and hatred grew daily. After #SycamoreTreeProject, I desired to be a new person and find God’s forgiveness. I now manage my hatred, resentment and thoughts. I want to change my life to be a different person and be forgiven." - Adel, Prisoner, Colombia 🇨🇴
"The #SycamoreTreeProject impacted me because I saw what #crime does to my life and the people I caused harm to. I've started thinking about faith and how I can change my life. I learned to take responsibility and ask for #forgiveness.” - Brian, Prisoner [Uruguay 🇺🇾]
“Because of the #SycamoreTreeProject, my heart is full of #repentance, commitment to do better, and #restitution. I want to ask for forgiveness from those I hurt. I know this may be impossible, but nothing is impossible for God.” - Daniel, Prisoner [Colombia 🇨🇴] #crime #victims
Fighting against rising crime in Nigeria, the #SycamoreTreeProject provides prisoners a second chance nationwide. By facilitating #reconciliation between offenders and victims, @PfNgrOfficial establishes peace between the parties. Read more: newsngr.com.ng/2023/07/curbin…
"While in prison, I took the #SycamoreTreeProject and it totally changed my perspective. I learned that I am responsible for what I did. It was my fault. There's no excuse for crime. I understand the pain I brought my family and I'm ready to apologize." - David, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Hear from José, a #SycamoreTreeProject graduate who now leads the course: "Participating in STP marks before and after in my life, not only as a prisoner but also as a Christian. This is a job that I do with great pleasure, even more when impacting lives of other prisoners." 🌳
"My experience with the #SycamoreTreeProject helped me realize that my crime was very wrong and helped me accept that I am the only one to blame. This acceptance led me to experience God’s forgiveness and hold on to Him more." - Manuel, Prisoner, Chile 🇨🇱
"The #SycamoreTreeProject has changed my life. I am going to tell the truth and make amends where I can. It is encouraging to see how many people are being changed by STP and go on to choose a different life by following God." - Steven, Prisoner, South Africa 🇿🇦 #transformation
🎉 The #SycamoreTreeProject graduation at Modelo prison in Bogotá was momentous! @pfcolombia hosted @LorenaRiosC and eight judges who share the vision of bringing restorative practices into the criminal justice system in Colombia to reverse the cycle of recidivism 🔄
"If at least one can take the opportunity to reintegrate into society using the lessons from the #SycamoreTreeProject, then being a victim participant is worth it." Read Daiana's* story of her inspiring journey through STP as a victim participant: pfi.org/global-impact/…
Our affiliate, Prison Fellowship Colombia, is working hard to train coordinators to run programs like the #SycamoreTreeProject and #ThePrisonersJourney in over 130 prisons around Colombia 🇨🇴
Our affiliate, Prison Fellowship Colombia, is working hard to train coordinators to run programs like the #SycamoreTreeProject and #ThePrisonersJourney in over 130 prisons around Colombia 🇨🇴
📍Colombia 🇨🇴 "During the #SycamoreTreeProject, I learned that if I wanted God to forgive me, I had to forgive. This was a struggle because I could not reconcile the fact that we must forgive others because I was in prison because of my brother."
Supportive communities are critical for prisoners to take responsibility for their actions & heal from past harm. Programs like our #SycamoreTreeProject: Justice and Peace provide a space for self-forgiveness. Read more: bit.ly/3VevUbN #prisoners #selfforgiveness
This week, our President and CEO Andy Corley has the opportunity to share his experiences with restorative justice practices worldwide, along with PFI's restorative work, like the #SycamoreTreeProject, over breakfast in Brisbane, Australia! Learn more: bit.ly/brisbaneRJbrea…
Ross's son was murdered nine years ago. He has since made it his mission to transform the hearts of prisoners through his story. Our restorative program, the #SycamoreTreeProject, is healing prisoners through victim testimonies like Ross's. Read more: bit.ly/3TbvTEP
When Adam heard the stories of the #victims who visited during the #SycamoreTreeProject sessions, his heart felt #emotions he never experienced before. ow.ly/s4V150vxWMb
