About
We Are Committed To Upholding Justice
Prisons Care & Counselling Association (PRISCCA) was established in 1997 at Kamfinsa State Prison by a group of prisoners led by Godfrey Malembeka, the current Executive Director. The Organisation began operations in the year 2000 and was registered as a non-governmental Organisation in the year 2002. The Organisation’s prime mandate is that of supplementing Government efforts aimed at reforming and rehabilitating inmates and correctional centers. It is a membership-based Organisation whose members include inmates themselves, former inmates, Correctional officers, Paralegals, human rights activists and other professionals. Together, these stakeholders working in partnership form a multi-sectoral response towards uplifting the Correctional community.
Core Values
- Human rights-approach;
- Dignity, respect & sensitivity;
- United efforts with teamwork, mutual co-operation & sharing;
- Building knowledge to open our eyes to opportunities;
- Equality & inclusion regardless of gender, ethnic group or other social divisions;
- Honesty & transparency in our intentions and activities;
- Quality service to our beneficiaries;
- Interface between policy makers and inmates.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a leader of excellence in advocacy and lobbying for the transformation of the criminal justice system in Zambia.
Our Mission
To promote human rights and access to justice for inmates and smooth reintegration of ex-inmates in the communities by providing direct support, advocacy and lobbying for their self-development and socioeconomic benefits