Paving the path to compassionate carceral responses
We’re going through the walls, partnering with national and international organizations advocating for the health of special populations.
Support the Cause
Paving the path to compassionate carceral responses
We’re going through the walls, partnering with national and international organizations advocating for the health of special populations.
Support the Cause

We work tirelessly to bring health equity to some of the world's most vulnerable persons battling a myriad of needs.

Health through Walls (HtW) works with prison authorities in low – and middle – income countries to strengthen healthcare services for incarcerated individuals with a focus on the identification and successful treatment of infectious diseases and other impactful needs. Partnering with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), we assist in the development of strong whole-health systems, both within the walls of correctional facilities and in the surrounding communities.

Realities of Prison Health in Numbers

75%

of incarcerated men in Haiti are at risk of developing scurvy and beriberi due to vitamin deficiency.

The HIV infection rate of incarcerated women in Malawi compared to men.

50%

44%

of Jamaica’s incarcerated population report having a chronic illness.

The operating capacity of Mozambique’s prisons, exacerbating the spread of infectious diseases.

245%

56%

of the incarcerated population in the Dominican Republic is held in pre-trial detention – not yet convicted.  

We assist correctional facilities in managing their health services effectively and independently — resolving potential, negative outcomes.

Health through Walls has been a beacon of compassion and change, in the heart of overcrowded prisons, where healthcare can be scarce and hope often fades.

We are a leading advocate for vulnerable populations, bringing health equity to correctional facilities on a global level.

Want to join our mission?

Overcrowded prison conditions, poor healthcare infrastructure, and inadequate medical resources create the perfect storm for infectious diseases to thrive.

The disproportionate prevalence and high burden of infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis in prison populations are often not prioritized by traditional health systems. 

Enhancing healthcare systems within prisons doesn’t just protect incarcerated individuals—it safeguards public health beyond prison walls as well by offering screenings and treatment to those who have been released and their families.

This is how your help transforms lives.

  • Agriculture and Farming Programs
  • Building Health Care Facilities
  • Clean Water Systems
  • Health Education and Promotion Programs
  • Feeding + Malnourishment Programs
  • Health Care Centers, Pharmacies + Vaccines
  • Health Systems Strengthening 
  • WASH / Sanitation Programs

Your contribution helps bring essential healthcare services to prisons and improves the lives of incarcerated individuals who need assistance to change their direction.

With Health through Walls, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who need you the most. Together, we can go through the walls to transform communities across the world for the better.