Written by nafisikatrustNovember 1, 2019

Civil Societies Changing the Faces of Prisons.

Prisons are to offenders what hospitals are to the sick. What a noble way to view the correctional facilities! If people suffering from contagious illnesses were to live in our midst without medical attention, then we would all contract the diseases. Again, from another perspective, if we went to the hospital, got admitted and stayed there without receiving treatment, wouldn’t we go back to the society with new, more resistant strains of infections and continue harming members of our community.

Written by nafisikatrustNovember 3, 2025

From Theory to Transformation: Lessons from My Internship at Nafisika Trust

It was June 2025 when I first walked through the doors of Nafisika Trust; armed with theoretical knowledge, professional enthusiasm, and a deep desire to inspire incarcerated individuals through business and entrepreneurship. I thought I was there to give, to impart knowledge, to teach. Little did I know that the months ahead would become a […]

Written by nafisikatrustMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Beyond Bars: A Call to Reimagine Crime, Justice, and Community

Have you ever considered what should be done for societies burdened by high recidivism rates? overcrowded prisons and fractured communities? Or how restorative justice differs from traditional punitive systems, which historically leaned on exclusion and community rejection as deterrents? These are not just rhetorical questions. They represent a call to reframe how we perceive crime […]

Written by nafisikatrustMay 10, 2025

Inside Prison Walls: Lessons on Empathy, Growth, and Second Chances

When you hear the word “prison”, what do you imagine? Dark, scary walls? Dangerous people? A place of punishment and despair? That’s what I used to think until I experienced it firsthand. A few years ago, I accompanied a family member to visit someone in prison. Kids weren’t allowed inside, and I always wondered; What […]

Written by nafisikatrustSeptember 30, 2024

Redefining Incarceration: The Role of Life Skills in Rehabilitation

Correctional institutions, commonly called prisons, play a vital role in society. Their core function is to confine offenders, ensuring public safety while also upholding the enforcement of legal penalties. The goal of these institutions extends beyond punishment, aiming to rehabilitate offenders and support their reintegration into society as responsible citizens. However, for a long time, […]

Written by nafisikatrustSeptember 23, 2024

From Corridors of Darkness to Beacons of Hope: How Prisons Are Transforming Lives

For years, the term “prison” has evoked a myriad of negative perceptions, with correctional facilities often seen as places for the unwanted, dissidents, lawbreakers, and misfits; labels that are all too frequently assigned to our brothers and sisters behind bars. But what if I told you that prisons are gradually transforming into avenues for change? […]

Written by nafisikatrustSeptember 9, 2024September 10, 2024

REBUILDING HOPE; A Focus on Borstal Institutions

Prisons, often perceived as mere centers of punishment, are being transformed into places of growth and hope, largely due to the incredible work of organizations like Nafisika Trust. My involvement with Nafisika Trust has been nothing short of transformative, allowing me to witness firsthand how Life Skills training can change the lives of incarcerated beneficiaries. […]

Written by nafisikatrustMay 29, 2023May 30, 2023

Mental Health: The Social Menace

Each year, for the whole month of May, the world observes mental health awareness in the society. In an overview, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed since 1949; in a strive to sensitize people on trauma and its physical and psychological impact on individuals. This sensitization is of great significance considering the fact that […]

Written by nafisikatrustApril 4, 2023

Scaling-up Rehabilitation Programs in Prisons

Prison has always been a cause of fear and dread for most people, both those who have been incarcerated and those who haven’t. The perception of prison as a place of punishment, isolation, and despair is ingrained in society, but how accurate is this perception? In this article, we will explore the reality of prisons […]

Written by nafisikatrustMarch 13, 2023March 14, 2023

Wake-up Call

I love challenges, and I love to push myself. I love to learn and have new experiences. As a person who is determined to grow my career, I challenged myself to take up an internship with Nafisika Trust. Knowing well the work Nafisika does, I wore my full armor of positivity ready to have my […]

Written by nafisikatrustNovember 7, 2022March 13, 2023

THE SWEET SIDE OF PRISON

The allegory of the human mind is a mystery. Two individuals can be beleaguered by a similar predicament. Yet in one’s mind, there will be a reverberation of optimistic thoughts; while the other, may be spelled with doomed existence. Well, this is just a precedent of the prevailing thought processes of inmates. While many may […]