Saturday, October 25, 2008

Stara Zagora Prison Bulgaria affiliates to A Ray of Hope

Dear Don
On behalf of my colleagues let me express our great satisfaction and gratitude for allowing our affiliation to A Ray of Hope, UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace.
Venko
VENKO VOEV - Director of
EVENING PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL *POP MINCHO KANCHEV*Prison, Stara Zagora,Bulgaria

The photograph shows Venko with the
Lord Mayor of Lisburn.

Dear Venko,

The pleasure is ours and together in friendship and by promoting the ideals of UNESCO the world will be a slightly better place. It is our delight to now have you in the global family of A Ray of Hope.
Best wishes to you, your staff and students. Don


Male Prison in Stara Zagora accommodates first time offenders sentenced for intentional crimes. There are two prison hostels operating under Stara Zagora Prison.
The average registered number of prisoners for 2007 is 1200 prisoners. The total number includes remand prisoners with detention in custody apprehension measures.
Prison School in Stara Zagora is the biggest school in the prison system in Bulgaria. The school programme is based on the Bulgarian National Curriculum ranging from basic literacy and calculus to degree level. The teaching staff consist of 38 experienced full-time teachers dedicated to education of value in prison conditions; modern school building, well-equipped vocational workshops, a library with a good selection of books, a video hall, a computer room, chapel in the school’s yard; every school year about 320 male prisoners attend different classes
Prison School in Stara Zagora is a recognized institution for education and qualification, cooperating with vocational training. Courses on offer include metal processing, woodwork, building, construction, geodesy, etc. Students are given the opportunity to be awarded nationally recognized certification of vocational qualification.
The school has programmes for correction and cultural activities which give the students the chance to develop their personalities and find channels of expression. There is an impressive framework of different focus groups in drama, applied arts, creative writing, music, geography, customs and traditions. The educational staff participate in these activities where students unleash their talent, grow in ability and confidence.

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