Inside CAPIO’s Centre of Hope
- 27% raised
- $90,000 (goal)
In a society where many incarcerated individuals are forgotten, the Carmelite Prisoners’ Interest Organization (CAPIO) stands as a beacon of hope, healing, and humanity. At the heart of this mission lies the CAPIO Centre of Hope a place where lives are not just rehabilitated, but truly transformed.
Why the Centre of Hope Exists
For many who leave correctional facilities, the world outside is far from welcoming. Most return to a life of isolation, stigma, poverty, and despair. CAPIO established the Centre of Hope in response to this painful reality to ensure that the transition from prison to society is not a dead-end, but a fresh beginning.
Nestled in a quiet part of Oji River Enugu State, Nigeria, the Centre is more than just a facility; it is a safe space for healing, a classroom for learning, and a home where dignity is restored.
Our Mission: Rebuilding Lives with Purpose
The CAPIO Centre of Hope exists to restore the human dignity of ex-inmates through holistic rehabilitation. We believe that every person, no matter their past, deserves a second chance. The Centre is designed to help returning citizens reintegrate into society with the emotional, spiritual, and practical tools they need to thrive.
What We Do at the Centre of Hope
1. Mental Health and Trauma Counseling
Many returning citizens carry deep psychological wounds from years of incarceration, abuse, and abandonment. Our team of therapists and counselors work tirelessly to help them unpack these burdens, process trauma, and build emotional resilience.
2. Vocational Training
Through hands-on training in tailoring, carpentry, welding, agriculture, catering, and ICT, participants gain practical skills that lead to self-reliance. These skills are not just trades; they are the keys to employment, entrepreneurship, and restored self-worth.
3. Spiritual and Moral Reorientation
Faith plays a powerful role in healing. At the Centre, individuals are guided through spiritual reflection, value reformation, and moral rebuilding. We walk with them as they rediscover their sense of worth and purpose.
4. Reintegration and Community Support
We offer structured reintegration support, including social counseling, family mediation, and community reintegration programs. Every effort is made to reconnect individuals with their families, rebuild broken trust, and restore community bonds.
Stories That Inspire
We’ve walked with men and women who entered the Centre lost and broken but left with hope in their eyes. One participant, abandoned by her family and haunted by years in solitary confinement, found healing through therapy, skills training, and a community that believed in her. Today, she runs a small tailoring business and trains other returning citizens in her community.
The Challenges We Face
Our work is powerful but not without struggle.
Funding Shortfalls: Our Centre runs on donor support, and yet, there are times we cannot admit more candidates due to limited resources.
Stigma: Society is often unforgiving, and reintegration is hindered by community rejection.
Limited Capacity: With only 125 beds and growing demand, our facilities are stretched thin.
Mental Health Barriers: Many suffer from complex trauma and require long-term care, but we lack enough mental health professionals and resources.
Emotional Burnout: Our staff and volunteers work with heavy hearts, often with limited tools. The emotional toll is real.
Why Your Support Matters
Hope is not built alone. Every rehabilitation journey we embark on is powered by compassionate individuals like you. Your donation directly impacts lives:
₦10,000 can provide nutritious meals for one person for a week.
₦150,000 can equip a graduate with starter tools for their trade.
₦100,000 can sponsor counseling sessions and emotional therapy for a month.
Every penny is a seed of change. A chance to rewrite a story that once seemed lost. A step toward a society that heals, not punishes.
Join Us in Restoring Lives
At the CAPIO Centre of Hope, every hand extended in kindness becomes part of a transformation story. Together, we can offer more than just release we can offer renewal.
Let’s not turn our backs on those who have already served time. Let’s give them the tools to build something better.
Donate today. Because hope belongs to everyone.
Be part of a community restoring dignity to the poor, the forgotten, and the vulnerable.