I think PBI’s work is extremely important, as it contributes to establishing safe bases for HRD’s to carry out their essential work. I value that PBI acknowledges local capacities and knowledge by adopting a non-interference approach
Izzy van Unen
Netherlands
PBI’s work is important, because the accompanying of HRDs makes their life immediately better and their work a lot easier
Alexander Weber
Germany
PBI is important, because nobody else gives HRDs a voice
Raphael Hampf
Nepal, 2008-2010
PBI changed my life and paved my way into professional development cooperation
Caroline Sperling
Indonesia
I became a better person because I volunteered in a project and dedicating 3 years to PBI was an investment
Chris Coelle
Indonesia
PBI was a great experience for me as it offered the opportunity to be close to human rights issues and learn from defenders
Rubens Carvalho
Mexico, 2011-2013
PBI has marked my entire life since I first got into contact with pbi in 1995
Christiane Schwarz
Colombia, 1999-2001
PBI’s work is important because they empower important human rights change from the ground up. By focusing on grassroots actors PBI is helping create space for these actors in political spheres, where they voices are direly needed.
Brandon McNally
Kenya, 2016-2017; 2019-now
PBI reaches people pursuing a noble cause that would otherwise be overlooked
Uli Krause
Indonesia, 2002-2003
PBI’s dedication towards human rights interests me and motivates me
Ismat Bahar
Indonesia