New Perspective for Young People

The main objectives of Wertkaffee GmbH are<br />
- Promoting the Project “Crossroad Songhor” for Financial Independence by 2022 (SDG1 End poverty)<br />
- Qualifying of Farmers and Workers (SDG2 Sustainable Agriculture)<br />
- Added Value through Appreciation to 100 streetboys by 2030 (SDG8 Decent work for all)<br />
- Strengthening the Economy of the Region (SDG10 Reduce inequality).<br />
Research shows that most of the released prisoners still tend to return immediately to prison upon release. Thus, young offenders are still counting as vulnerable entities regarding the risk of repeated offense. This phenomenon can also be described as a viscous circle when offenders are struggling to find employment after years of their detention resulting in the disability to acquire income and sustain themselves. Long-term unemployment and hopelessness further exacerbates the problematic of transition to normal life resulting in a high probability to fall back into old behavioral patterns and repeated delicts. Consequently, the role of education becomes a key determinant towards inmate’s re-entry into society and access to employment in order to care for themselves. The overall objective of the project &quot;Rehabilitation Program for Young People in Songhor” initiated by Crossroad Foundation is to return the former inmates to society with a healthy attitude toward living. Furthermore, effective re-integration programs and education on farming are successfully implemented by the foundation, offering ex-prisoners suitable employment on their 70ha farm, which was acquired in 2005. Hence, young ex-prisoners get the opportunity to apply their obtained skills on the ground to sustain themselves and to transition into the community.