A total of 19 juvenile remandees participated in the second session of the Senisim PNG Transformation Table at Bomana Prison on Monday morning here in Port Moresby.
PNG Tribal Foundation’s Senisim PNG National Coordinator, Phillie Marai, led her team of three facilitators and volunteers through the second value with the juvenile prisoners, aged between 14 and 18.
Mrs. Marai said there are 10 good values will be discussed over 11 weeks through table sessions.
Monday morning, the prisoners learned about Humility.
They explored what humility is and how it applies to them reflecting on their lives, shaping their identities as young people, and considering what the future may hold.
“Humility is not about boasting., it’s about accepting your mistakes, listening more, and talking less,” she said.
“Humility opens doors to many opportunities when you understand its value.”
During the session, one of the prisoners said, “I used to struggle with sharing, but since going through the program last week, I’ve started sharing my clothes and food with my brothers. I will continue to give more.”
Another teenager shared, “I never listened and always talked, but since taking part in the program, I’ve started to see the good in myself by listening more.”
“I’ve noticed some improvement.”
The third prisoner spoke also on how he chose wrong company, stating he followed his friends to commit petty crimes like stealing and has never obeyed anyone, however with the Senisim PNG program, he made up his mind to become a better person.
They have been tasked to act this week, including listening, sharing, admitting mistakes, reading a book from their small library, and helping their peers before the next table session next week.
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