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The Condemned Choir 'Freedom Cry' - African Prisons Project
This video shows the work of the African Prisons Project and the recording of the Freedom Cry CD. You can help APP by purchasing a copy of Freedom Cry, an album of songs performed by condemned prisoners on death row in Uganda.
Alexander McLean - Overall Beacon Prize Winner 2007
Alexander McLean is the founder and director of the charitable initiative The African Prisons Project which alleviates the suffering of men, women and children who are prisoners in Africa. He was the overall winner of the Beacon Prize 2007 & received £30,000 donation to go towards his charity. This film was filmed and produced for the Beacon Fellowship by Media Trust Productions.
Kamiti Maximum Security Prison
This video explains some of the work done by the African Prisons Project in Kamiti Maximum Security Prison in Nairobi, Kenya, during July to September 2006. The footage is from NTV, which is the main broadcaster in Kenya.
The project included renovation of the Prison Library, supplied with 34,000 books collected in the UK, as well as bookshelves, computers, desks and chairs. Prison cells were also renovated with donated sheets, pillows, blankets and medical equipment.
The new Library and Infirmary were opened by His Excellency Adam Wood, the British High Commissioner, in a ceremony which was televised and attended by many members of the press and governors of other prisons.
Death Row Choir Uganda performing Sunny Day
The Death Row Choir Uganda performing Sunny Day at Luzira Maximum Security Prison.
Music and drama by people in prison
Ugandan Maximum Security Prisoner sings on guitar
Ugandan Maximum Security Prisoner sings on guitar 2
Blind Prisoner in Ugandan Maximum Security
Blind Prisoner in Ugandan Maximum Security Prison performs on the harp.