Working as a field volunteer had a profound effect on me. I learnt so much about the country, its history and politics. I have remained interested and keep up to date with what’s happening

Mary Scott
Guatemala, 2006-2007

I really value our support for grass roots activists who are vulnerable due to their work. Our model, especially use of consensus, is very important for me

Stuart Bowman
Indonesia, 2002-2003

Ordinary people making an extraordinary difference, furthering respect for human rights, non-violently building the world we’d want to live in, and to pass on to future generations

Shane Guthrie
Indonesia and East Timor, 1999-2001

Personally PBI has been a wonderful school of life. It really built and defined my work ethics. After PBI I worked for the international secretariat of Amnesty International, the UN special rapporteur on HRDs and ISHR

Marianne Bertrand
Mexico, 2008-2015

PBI´s mission is important - the work and protection of HRDs is crucial for global progress

Muriel Gahl
Indonesia 

PBI people connect with HRDs who are often struggling against all odds in isolation; they do not have to feel alone or that no one cares about the cause that is important to them

Mary Heather White
Indonesia, 2014-now