The penitentiaries in Romania and Serbia have two very important missions – to ensure custody of incarcerated persons and to support the social reintegration of inmates. The reintegration of former inmates, especially on the labour market, is difficult in the cross-border area due to lack of jobs, very low salaries and mainly discrimination upon employment.

This project envisages to prove practical knowledge and skills to the inmates by a non-formal education program in producing dry fruit, vegetables, herbs, and medicinal plants. Thus, we are increasing the chance of inmates to become small agriculture producers. Organizing events of promoting equality employment chance concerning former convicts, we want to draw the attention of the local community and business environment on the importance of education in reducing recidivism alongside increasing the safety of communities.