Yesterday I came across an organisation that is providing some material relief to children and mothers in prisons in Zambia. I was very impressed with this initiative. I have always been very sympathetic with the plight of prisoners. However, many people forget about the little innocent children who have to spend their early childhood in prison if their mother is behind bars. In Zambia, mothers and expectant mothers are allowed to stay with infants up to the age of 4 years old in prison if there is no one willing to take care of the child while the mother is serving her sentence.
I was therefore impressed that some people are helping these infants and mothers by donoting clothing, food and toys. I have personally been challenged to take time and think about how I can contribute to such worthy causes. I hope that you have also been inspired to help little children that may be in similar situations in your part of the world.
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