In the weekend of June 29th 2007 Harold will take part in a preparation weekend of the Dutch PBI countrygroup in the Stayokay in Bunnik.

Future PBI volunteers?
Working hard at the training in Puskat Yogjakarta.
From left to right: Masha, Arthur, Metha, Meriam.

Designing a network.
From left to right: Jane, Mira, Renson, Rini, Butch.

For more pictures of the training visit:

http://www.iptrainingmarch2007.punt.nl

PBI Indonesia Project Mandate

Peace Brigades International (PBI), an independent, non-governmental organization founded in 1981 actively works to promote human rights and nonviolent conflict resolution. Upon the written request of Indonesian human rights groups, PBI has established a long-term presence of nonpartisan, international volunteers in the region.
PBI trains volunteers to establish relationships of respect and trust. Team members engage in dialogue and listen to all parties in conflict situations. The Indonesia Project (IP) has offered its services to local groups committed to nonviolent strategies since 1999.
The general objectives of the IP are:

• To open and help maintain a peaceful space for civil society to operate and grow;
• To model nonviolence and promote nonviolent resolution to conflicts;
• To foster social and political dialogue and reconciliation;
• To promote international understanding of the situation of Indonesians and East Timorese;
• To empower civil society in all of the above, so as to reduce and eventually end the need for a PBI presence.

PBI works entirely by consensus decision-making. Our teams do not take sides in conflicts, nor do they propose solutions, acting instead as third-party observers. PBI recognizes that for just and lasting resolution, the parties involved in the conflict must themselves determine the solutions. The work of PBI may include protective accompaniment, observation, interviews, documentation and reporting, peace and nonviolence education and conflict resolution workshops. PBI wholeheartedly respects host countries' cultures and laws.
A global Emergency Response Network (ERN) is maintained on an ongoing basis. The ERN communicates with appropriate authorities and individuals to express international concern in cases of crisis.

Assesment in Yogjakarta

In march 2007 I, Meriam, got selected to join the PBI Indonesia Project training in Indonesia, Yogjakarta. In 11 days I learned more about the principles and the work of PBI. Afterwords I was selected to become a field volunteer for the Indonesia Project!

Cliënts of the Indonesia Project

In november 2006 we met 2 cliënts of the Indonesia Project who gave a reading in the Netherlands. In december 2006 Meriam had an asssesment with the Dutch countrygroup and was postively advised as a suitable volunteer to the Indonesia Project.

Who is PBI

In october 2006 we first met with PBI at an information day with the dutch country group in Amsterdam.