On Friday, July 5th, we visited the prison of Punta de Rieles, a nearby institution linked to Costa Oriental through successive donations of pallets.
This prison proposes a new approach to the Uruguayan prison system by developing labor, health and educational programs. Of the total jail population, 380 people work and 246 study, and a percentage perform both activities with the aim of reintegration.
The experience was highly satisfactory to soak up reality and raise awareness. We were able to appreciate in turn the work developed by the carpentry workshop from the donated pallets.