There is an abundance of skills in the women’s section of the New Amsterdam Prison, which local fashion designer and businesswoman Sonia Noel sees as a potential commercial hub that could allow inmates to earn some money.
Noel, who recently visited the prison, which is country’s only facility for female inmates, said it was overwhelming to hear that many of the women have young children who are being cared for by elderly grandparents who do not have a means of income. Monetising their skills, she says, would provide them with an opportunity to take care of their children while they are behind bars and can assist in them being able to start businesses when they leave prison.
She is well aware that the inmates have the potential to produce quality items, including clothing, which can
