Fighting for prisoners unable to fight for their rights.
Supporting foreign prisoners away from home.
Founded in 2024, Prisoners Lives Matter (PLM) is a non-profit organization committed to upholding the rights and dignity of foreign individuals in the criminal justice system. With a mission to provide legal representation, advocacy, and support to incarcerated individuals, PLM works tirelessly to ensure fair treatment and access to justice for all.
Our team of dedicated lawyers, activists, and volunteers are passionate about defending prisoners who may have been wrongfully convicted or are facing harsh sentences. Through legal aid programs, educational initiatives, and public awareness campaigns, PLM aims to reform the criminal justice system, promote rehabilitation over retribution and fight for our foreign prisoners to be returned to their home country.
At the core of our work is a belief in the inherent value and potential for growth in every individual, regardless of their past mistakes. By offering holistic support services, including counseling, job training, and reintegration programs, PLM strives to empower prisoners to successfully rejoin society and lead fulfilling lives post-release in their home countries.
Join us in our mission to advocate for a more just and compassionate approach to criminal justice. Together, we can build a future where every individual, including those behind bars, is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect and allowed to serve their sentence with their loved ones.
The founders are all victims of harsh criminal justice systems that prohibit prison transfers for foreign inmates to return and serve the remainder of their sentences in their home country.
Long Wait for Justice
The period of waiting for their case to be heard can be a time of immense uncertainty and anxiety for prisoners. Behind bars, the ticking clock amplifies the sense of urgency as individuals eagerly anticipate their day in court. Each passing day holds the weight of unresolved questions, hopes for justice, and fears of the unknown. Many of our loved ones have experienced waiting periods of up to 5 years before they receive their day in court.
This is unjust for many foreigners incarcerated in remand prisons around the world.
The waiting game can take a toll on mental health, relationships with loved ones, and the overall sense of stability. It is a time when the power dynamics of the legal system are keenly felt, with individuals at the mercy of court schedules, legal procedures, and the efficiency of their legal representation.
As we acknowledge the struggles faced by prisoners awaiting their day in court, it is essential to advocate for speedy and fair trials, improved access to legal resources, and compassionate support for those caught in the web of the justice system's delays.
What if it was you….?
We are all so quick to judge those incarcerated and jump to conclusions that they are guilty. But what if it was you? What if you were unjustly caught in the justice web. What if you were set up? What if you made a mistake? Now imagine all of the above and being incarcerated in a foreign country. No chance of seeing your family. No fair legal representation. Your entire life ripped out from under you! What if it was you…? How would you want your loved ones to fight for you? What would you expect from those you left behind?
Support our foreign prisoners.
Your donation to our non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foreign prisoners can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who are often marginalized and isolated in unfamiliar legal systems. By contributing funds, you are offering crucial support that can provide legal representation, access to essential resources, and advocacy for fair treatment. Your generosity enables us to bridge the gap for foreign prisoners, ensuring that they receive the assistance and care they deserve during their time of need. Together, we can uphold the principles of justice, human rights, and compassion for all individuals, regardless of their nationality or background. Join us in making a tangible impact on the lives of foreign prisoners by donating today.
“As long as i walk with Christ, i know i am with someone i can trust; even your shadow will leave you in the dark but Christ’s light wont.”
— K A Pearman 2023 Melrose Remand Prison Mauritius.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
admin@prisonerslivesmatter.org
Phone
+27 81 755 4738