The Lebanese charity association for rehabilitation celebrates Eid el Fitr with women prisoners in Tripoli through contributing to building their skills

The Lebanese charity association for rehabilitation celebrated Eid al Fitr with the women detainees at the women prison in Qebbah - Tripoli.  The president of the association, Fatimah Badra visited the women prisoners and offered them Eid cookies and presents.  The visit was part of the association’s efforts to encourage women prisoners to engage in daily activities and to learn new skills in order to increase their moral and financial motivations and help them reintegrate society after serving their sentences.  Badra called for the reactivation of the sewing workshop available within the prison, through the provision of textile supplies and other sewing materials so as to teach women detainees, new skills that will enable them to secure a livelihood after they are released from prison.
Source: Al-Diyar 11 August 2013