Orthodox Welfare Association for Prisoners
I was in prison and you came to meMatthew 25:36
We walk with prisoners in Lebanon and their families, spiritually, socially, psychologically and legally, inside prisons and out.
We believe every person deserves a new beginning. We visit prisoners, listen to them, stand with their families, and work with the state, the Church and society so they can return free and with dignity.
What we do
ProgramsSpiritual care
Regular prison visits, prayer services, and time to listen to and accompany each inmate.
Legal aid
With the Tripoli Bar Association, we work to secure a defence for those who cannot afford a lawyer.
Social and psychological support
Following prisoners and their families socially and psychologically, inside and outside prisons across Lebanon.
Youth awareness
School sessions and encounters between young people and prisoners, so a new generation learns the difference between freedom and lawlessness.
Rehabilitation and reintegration
We work towards care and training centres and workshops that help prisoners rejoin society.
Research and advocacy
We provide the relevant authorities with studies, reports and proposals on prisons and prisoners.
Applying the law is not a sword that cuts down evil. In its depth, it is an education that seeks to reveal the essence of the human being.
