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

PBI’s mission is as relevant today as it was 20 or 40 years ago. In order to achieve fundamental social change in the world, the work of activists and human rights defenders is absolute key. What has impacted me most is to work directly with HRDs, their courage, perseverance, dedication to the cause is inspiring and a reason for me to keep supporting them 

Sabine Guenther
Kenya, 2013-2014