The Yellow Ribbon Project champions a more inclusive society by shifting mindsets to give inmates and ex-offenders a genuine second chance. Each original painting, handcrafted ceramic, and batik piece in this collection reflects dedication, resilience, and hope. Every purchase supports their journey toward a fresh start in the creative industry. All artworks are crafted by inmates from the Visual Arts Hub, Changi Prison Complex.
Yellow Ribbon Project
The Yellow Ribbon Project (YRP) is a movement that strives to build a more inclusive society by changing society’s mindset to give ex-offenders a second chance in life so that they can contribute and pay it forward to society. The initiative was started in 2004 by the Community Action for the Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders (CARE) Network.
Our tagline "We Are Each Other's Second Chances" speaks to the collective responsibility that we share as a society to support and uplift ex-offenders and their families who are striving to turn their lives around. It underscores the importance of hope, resilience and second chances, to build a more inclusive and cohesive society for all.
Visual Arts Hub
The Visual Arts Hub (VAH), established within the Changi Prison Complex in 2009, serves as a transformative platform for male inmate artists, offering them a fresh start and an opportunity to redefine their lives through creative expression. Artistically inclined inmates receive training in different art forms to embrace art as a form of rehabilitation.
Many of the participating inmates began their artistic journey without prior experience. They develop their skills by learning from seasoned peers within the programme and attending art classes conducted by dedicated volunteers. Through this work programme, they are able to express themselves in their chosen craft, such as painting, pottery, batik painting and more.
The programme also offers participants an avenue for a second lease on life in the creative industry after their release.
