There were many small indications that illustrated what everyone had been telling us: That international humanitarian presence can help keep open a political space for which many people are struggling and even giving their lives

Janey Skinner
Colombia, 1985

I am amazed by how many people are deeply committed to PBI and continue to be involved long after they volunteered with them. This has given me confidence that PBI really supports its volunteers personally and professionally, which to me is a really important attribute for an organisation to have.

Hannah Stoate
Kenya

This is why the work carried out by PBI is so important; we look at repression directly in the face, whilst standing side by side with human rights defenders, a clear demonstration of defiance and international solidarity

Camila Marín
Mexico, 2018-2019

PBI has had a personal impact on me because of the contact with the wonderful Salvadorian, Colombian, Guatemalan and Honduran people, and because of many situations of strong emotions, where I was very scared.

Eva Scarfe
El Salvador, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua/CostaRica, 1989-now

The Coronavirus crisis has led to a lowering of the guard on human rights violations, both in the media and in state institutions. This is another reason why it is extremely important that PBI continues its work in a rigorous manner.

Manuel Müller
Colombia, 2019-2020

My best memory is experiencing the simultaneity of hope, sadness, joy, anger and courage

Joana Kathe
Honduras, 2016-2017

I will never forget the encounters with people and communities that have resisted war for decades, to build structures of solidarity, fight against impunity, create sustainable small-scale farming and build critical educational projects. These encounters inspire me for my future, politically active life!

Christina Gerdts
Colombia, 2018-2019

PBI has changed my life and who I am, I learned a lot, I am more patient, I listen better and more actively, I am more conscientious

Nathalie Bienfait
Colombia, 2015-2021

The accompaniment and safeguarding of human rights carried out by PBI is important, in my opinion it is an essential aspect for the construction of peace, equity and social and plural justice of peoples and disadvantaged people in conditions of vulnerability of their fundamental rights. In this sense, PBI is like a small-big bulwark that contributes, in an essential way, to the construction of a world where all worlds fit

Pilar Front Serrano,
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras

I think PBI’s work is very important. It is necessary to make visible and accompany the people who give their lives to have better possibilities of existence. On the other hand, I love knowing that there are other ways of being able to work

Marcela Paz Carrasco Rodriguez
Honduras