19 September 2026, Coimbra (Portugal) “It was a very special moment for me and something I had wanted to do for a long time.” These are the words of a child who took part in the Game With Mum and Dad (GWMD) event in Coimbra, a project led by Children of Prisoners Europe that brings children and … Lire plus

On 17 September 2026, the Bremerhaven Correctional Facility in northern Germany hosted its third Game with Mum and Dad (GWMD) event of 2026, bringing together four imprisoned fathers and eight children for an afternoon of play. Facilitated by two professionals from Hoppenbank e.V. and a member of the prison staff, the event offered families something that can … Lire plus

This article was written by Barbora Hotová, member of the GWMD team at Prison Fellowship CZ. 19 September 2026, Jiřice Prison (Czechia) — The day began with families arriving at Jiřice Prison. The reunions between the imprisoned fathers and their children were very emotional and set the tone for the whole day from the very beginning. … Lire plus

This article was written by Marco Gomes, member of the GWMD team at CASPAE 09 September 2026, Izeda prison (Portugal) — This was a particularly emotional GWMD activity because of the distance between Izeda Prison and Porto, the area where the participating families live. To make their participation possible, CASPAE organised transportation from Porto to … Lire plus

This article was written from the point of view of Livia Rosca, GWMD coordinator at Alternative Sociale 3 September 2026, Vaslui Penitentiary (Romania) — The day began with the team carefully preparing the room to host the game and setting up a warm, welcoming environment for the families. Staff members from the Reintegration Sector of Vaslui … Lire plus

This article was written from the point of view of Livia Rosca, GWMD coordinator at Alternative Sociale 01 September 2026, Botoșani (Romania) — The day began with careful preparation of the space. The team set up the room for the upcoming games, creating a welcoming and energetic atmosphere. Although we had hoped to hold the … Lire plus

30 August 2026, Pińczów (Poland) — The final whistle of this year’s Game with Mum & Dad programme in Poland was blown in Pińczów on 30 August. Organised by Małopolskie Stowarzyszenie Probacja in cooperation with Pińczów Prison, with support from the Świętokrzyski Football Association in Kielce, the event brought 18 children and 11 imprisoned fathers together for an afternoon of games. For … Lire plus

29 August 2026, Trzebinia (Poland) — The day started with rain at the MKS Trzebinia stadium, but that did not stop the football match from going ahead. 12 children and 9 fathers imprisoned at Trzebinia Prison came together for another Game with Mum & Dad family event, organised by Probacja in cooperation with Trzebinia Prison. Around 20 other family … Lire plus

Article written by Rita Metzner, GWMD coordinator at Hoppenbank e.V. 20 August 2026, Bremerhaven (Germany) — The prison gates opened on Thursday for a very special event: the long-awaited Game with Mum & Dad day. Three families were treated to an afternoon of games, which broke through the often sterile atmosphere of the visiting room. It … Lire plus

This summer, Game with Mum & Dad created some long-awaited family moments in Portugal, helping children reconnect with their imprisoned parents through sport and shared activities. Coordinated in Portugal by COPE member CASPAE, the project uses korfball to bring families together in a setting where the focus is on being a family. Korfball is a mixed-gender … Lire plus