Zimbabwe Youth and Women in Action Director, Mai Pangwayi, made the announcement at the launch of the NGO in Marondera Town Recreation Park on Saturday.
Pangwayi, who is also founder of the Early Bird Education Centre, told more than 50 Zanu (PF) supporters that: "Living conditions in the country's prisons remained deplorable and inhumane, despite the formation of the inclusive government two years ago.
Life in prison is hell as basic commodities such as clothing, blankets, washing soap, food and required detergents were not available.
Imagine inmates using broken glass to shave while females have resorted to using dirty blankets and tree leaves as sanitary pads. As caring members of the community we should be sensitive to the plight of inmates and generously donate towards their welfare in cash and kind".
The NGO plans to source resources from well-wishers and give them to inmates around the country.
Tsitsi Sekeramayi was appointed patron to the NGO. She urged people to feel for serving prisoners as they were also human.
"Remember prison inmates are human and badly need your support," she said, adding that she planned to approach the Zanu (PF) National Commissar, Webster Shamu, to seek his assistance.
Pangwayi promised training for inmates to help them become responsible and self-reliant citizens.
"The inmates would be taught skills such as soap and detergent making," she said.
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