African Cultural Day for African prisonners in Melbourne

For the second consecutive year a cultural and sport day will be held for African prisoners in Melbourne to celebrate their culture and instill a sense of identity and self esteem.

من اليوم الأفريقي في سجن في ملبورن أقيم للسجناء من أصل أفريقي العام الماضي Source: B Ahmed

The event is being organised by African Australian Multicultural Employment and Youth Services.

Dr Behan Ahmed, CEO of AAMEYS, highlights the role of African communities in the rehabilitation  of prisoners from African background for the purpose of leading a new and orderly lives after serving their prison term.