PBI has changed the way I understand the world of development, it has impacted me on a personal level in several ways: in the way I express myself, in the way I approach people and in the way I understand the best ways to provide support
Verónica Fernández Parro
Honduras, 2018-2021
PBI’s work is important because it helps to make visible the work of people who struggle to exercise their human rights in a neutral and peaceful way. It has helped me to continue doing something for Latin America from the place I emigrated to a few years ago
Scarlett Menéndez
Mexico, 2018-2020
The first right of human rights is to be respected and to be able to say and act nonviolently when they are not respected. I have a deep admiration for people who put their lives on the line to advance a recognized and deserved social cause
Caroline Tessier
Guatemala, 2008-2014
Without respect for human rights, we have nothing - we have no voice, no power, no possibilities. That’s why I think PBI’s work is very important.
Vera Top
Guatemala, 1998-1999
Mexico, 2001
For me, the 13 months with PBI Guatemala have had a huge impact. I have learned a lot in almost all professional and life aspects. I have been able to do something that I found really useful and fulfilling and I have met friends that even 10 years later remain close.
Kathrin Rüegg
Guatemala, 2011-2012
I was a volunteer in the Guatemala project and since then I follow closely the work of PBI, which is very important for the people who fight every day for their rights.
Marco Baumgartner
Guatemala, 2014-2015
PBI has impacted my way of thinking at the level of my political involvement. PBI’s work is important to make visible and know the order of the world economy that contributes to the exploitation of certain populations and to generate awareness and change and solidarity with the people who suffer from this exploitation.
Jessica Garcia
Guatemala
PBI has impacted me because during the year I gave my best and I had the opportunity to be in the field and learn from the team as well as from the people and organizations we accompanied. I developed communication, strategy, empathy and teamwork skills. A real political school
Mònica Pérez Masoliver
Colombia and Estado Español, 2012-ahora
Protective accompaniment is effective and necessary. Collaborating with PBI has changed many beliefs that I had, personally I have learned other ways to manage conflicts, non-violent communication, and manage psychosocial impacts
Mar Saiz
México
I will always have much admiration for the defenders, I feel it as a privilege to have the opportunity to meet and accompany them, to share experiences with them. In spite of many serious difficulties they continue their struggle. It is an example for me.
Christa Hijkoop
Guatemala, 2012-2012