About SANOP
Southern Africa Network of Prisons
SANOP coordinates prison health issues and build the capacity of actors in the prison population arena in Southern Africa.
What is SANOP
The Southern Africa Network of Prisons (SANOP) is a membership-based organisation that exists to serve the prison and ex-prison community and promote human health and dignity in Southern Africa. The organisation was formed in 2015 to coordinate prison health issues and build the capacity of actors in the prison population arena in southern Africa. Initially, SANOP started with operations in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Eswatini. There is an intention to move into two other countries in Southern Africa.
The Southern Africa Network of Prisons (SANOP) was historically conceived from a Prisons programme within the Voluntary Services Organisation (VSO) under the Health cluster. As the need to pay focus on Prisons and the welfare of prisoners grew, a resolution was passed to make SANOP a standalone entity.
Our Vision Statement
“An empowered prison population in Southern Africa”
Our Mission
Southern Africa Network of Prisons (SANOP) coordinates efforts to build resilience and promote the rights of inmates, ex-inmates and their families for community re-entry and successful reintegration.
Malawi Chapter
Zambia Chapter
Zimbabwe Chapter
Our Values
Inclusivity
Accommodative, non-discriminatory, compassionate, humane, and people focused.
Integrity
Dignity, respect, sincerity, truthfulness, honesty, accountable
Innovation
Embrace new thinking, thinking outside the box, business unusual, creative, open minded, progressive.
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~Chile Mapanda - Ex offender
Southern Africa Network of Prisons
Contact Info
Phase 4, Gaborone West, Botswana