Juvenile Prison for Girls in Požega

On May 6, 2024, Sr. Antonietta M. Petrosino, President of the Rehobot Foundation, visited the Women’s Penitentiary Institution in Požega for the first time and met with the director, Ranka Farkaš. The visit began with a warm welcome from the director and staff. Mrs. Farkaš expressed her deep gratitude to Sister Antonietta M. Petrosino for her commitment to supporting projects for the young people, guests of the facility.

The director clarified that the facility currently houses eight minors and the therapeutic activity in the penitentiary institution is carefully organized.

The girls are involved in programs that include: completion of studies, cultural, recreational, artistic, culinary activities and more…
During the conversation between Mrs. Farkaš and Sister Antonietta, the main needs were highlighted.

For educational activities they need: some computers, a rather large wall-mounted television to follow online lessons and sewing machines.

For recreational activities: basketball and volleyball nets, Pilates balls, ping pong equipment and board games.

The girls enthusiastically accepted the gifts offered by the Foundation, including wool and fabrics and showed some of the work done.

The visit ended with a warm and cordial goodbye for further meetings.