Our mission is a decent existence for everyone.
We empower people and enable them to
improve their own lives.
How do we achieve this?
We believe that real change comes from below.
That is why we support small-scale local initiatives.
Where are we doing this?
Three continents, fourteen countries, 250 projects.
Bolivia Woman rights
Burundi Peacebuilding
Cameroon Corruption
Colombia Peacebuilding
DR Congo Peacebuidling
Guatemala Youth
India Caste discrimination
Indonesia Women trafficking
Kenia Equality
Mexico Human rights
Pakistan Collaboration between religions
Philippines Employment law
South-Sudan Trauma healing
Uganda Peacebuilding
Stories
It is about powerful people who stand up for their rights,
shake hands with the enemy or come to terms with their traumas.
Uganda
‘You don’t shoot a friend’
In Tapac (northeast Uganda) in the past decade hundreds of people were killed as a result of intertribal conflicts. Peace and security are sorely needed in this rough and vulnerable region.
Bolivia
No longer afraid of your husband
Violence against women is a widespread problem in Bolivia. Seven in ten women are a victim of violence. We support an initiative called ‘Somos Sur’ that informs women through radio programmes and blogs about prevention of violence and seeking help if they are victimized.
Indonesia
‘It should not be hidden’
Fientje Jarangga is softly spoken, but she chooses her words determinedly and her sparkling eyes betray power. Resignation is not the answer to rape and abuse of women, she thinks. “It should not be hidden.”
Guatemala
Young leader
Mayra (20) is a Maya and she lives in a small village in the highlands of San Marcos. Once a shy girl she has now developed into a self-confident woman who stands up for her rights. “I feel like a leader now,” she says. Education is a powerful weapon.