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From volunteers to legacy pledgers, employees to long-term supporters, everyone has interesting stories about how they are involved with Prisoners Abroad and what has inspired them. 

This is what you need to remember...

This is what you need to remember...

By Kathy Parker Read more

Published: 5th October, 2018

Updated: 28th November, 2018

Author: Emily Richards

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I felt sick as I knew something would be wrong

I felt sick as I knew something would be wrong

Sonia's Story Read more

Published: 5th October, 2018

Updated: 14th November, 2019

Author: Emily Richards

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This wonderful seed organisation needs to grow

This wonderful seed organisation needs to grow

Bruce Kent, Prisoners Abroad’s first ever donor shares why he gave to Prisoners Abroad Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2018

Updated: 28th November, 2018

Author: Emily Richards

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The reality of the ups and downs

The reality of the ups and downs

Stuart's account of being a prisoner Read more

Published: 19th January, 2018

Updated: 5th October, 2018

Author: Emily Richards

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Katie's experience as a volunteer by James Donnell

Katie's experience as a volunteer by James Donnell

Written by James Donnell Read more

Published: 30th November, 2017

Updated: 6th June, 2019

Author: Emily Richards

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You just have to imagine what it would be like for yourself

You just have to imagine what it would be like for yourself

By Jane, a supporter of Prisoners Abroad Read more

Published: 25th October, 2017

Updated: 23rd July, 2018

Author: Emily Richards

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A typical day...

A typical day...

Cass's story Read more

Published: 4th September, 2017

Author: Emily Richards

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Woodstock woman develops unique friendship with man on death row

Woodstock woman develops unique friendship with man on death row

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Published: 4th September, 2017

Author: Emily Richards

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Three powerful stories

Three powerful stories

A video of stories from three of the people we support. Read more

Published: 17th August, 2017

Updated: 5th October, 2018

Author: Emily Richards

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Why I give

Why I give

Mary's story Read more

Published: 15th August, 2017

Author: Emily Richards

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The team is small but mighty

The team is small but mighty

Beth's Story Read more

Published: 10th August, 2017

Author: Emily Richards

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People from all walks of life can make mistakes

People from all walks of life can make mistakes

Helen's Story Read more

Published: 6th March, 2017

Updated: 15th December, 2017

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