Welding Workshop
For several years APT has been ministering to prisoners and supporting a variety of projects at the prison in town “K”. At the start of 2018 a request came from the prison director for help in funding and setting up a workshop where prisoners could learn welding skills.
The goal was to train prisoners; to equip them with a skill they can use when they leave in order to reduce the poverty which drives many to the minor theft that brought them to prison.
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| Setting up the equipment | Store room and shelter |
With the support of trusts and individuals, the funding was received. Local pastor D, also a welder, helped identify what was needed, bought tools at a good price and made some of the equipment himself. With additional help from local groups, there were funds remaining that enabled us to build a shelter in the prison where the workshop could take place, and a store for guarding the welding material.
This project was completed in March 2019, and a dedication ceremony was held.
The workshop is making a big difference to inmates, giving them useful activity both inside prison and outside when they leave.