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PFI organises camp for Prisoner's Children

By Dinesh Kamath

Above Picture: Mr. Shivaji Achme giving away the gift as Mr. Regi, Dr Ellis, Mr. Naik and Mr. Shaji look on

NAVI MUMBAI: In a time where normal children are enjoying life, the Prison Fellowship India, (PFI) Maharashtra Chapter decided to do something unique and that was to take the children of the prisoners for a one day camp on 26th May 2015 under their Children of Prisoners Project (CPP) at the ARC Centre, Panvel.

"We are so glad that we had over 150 children to whom we not only catered to their mental growth but also gave them gift which had a school bag, umbrella, tiffin box, water bottle, pencil box, pencil, pen, ruler, writing pad, wrapper, geometry box and notebooks" said Mr Shaji Varghese, Executive Director, PFI- Maharashtra.

The Chief Guest, Shri Shivaji Achme, Superintendent, Taloja Prison in his speech said "It's so rare to find people coming forward to look after the needs of the Prisoner's Children. I congratulate Mr. Shaji and his team for the wonderful work they are doing."

"I am humbled to be invited and a part of such a noble cause such as looking after the children of the prisoners and we hope to join hands in future to enhance the work that is happening" said Dr. Jayakar Ellis, President, Heart Foundation and Guest of honour for this occasion.

"I am thankful to PFI who are looking after me and my children on a regular basis" said Mrs Khan whose husband is in the prison for over a year.

"I am amazed that the PFI brought children from all over Maharashtra like Palghar, Thane, Ambernath and various places said Ritanjali Iyer, Volunteer.

The other dignitaries were Mr. Regi C V, AGM, Federal Bank, Mr. Naik, Mr. Zacharaih, Counselor and others.