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People in Need 

People in Need
People in Need (PIN) is an international non-governmental organisation rooted in the democratic values of the Czech Republic’s Velvet Revolution. Founded by Czech war reporters and civil society leaders in 1992, we began by reporting from war zones and delivering direct humanitarian aid. Today, we work in over 40 countries worldwide, helping people exercise their rights, recover from crisis, and build inclusive, climate-resilient societies – especially in fragile, hard-to-reach, and conflict-affected areas. PIN works in partnership with civil society, the private sector and governments – providing technical expertise, facilitative programme management approaches, and a range of tailored solutions. Our approach is principled, needs-driven, and guided by a commitment to justice,systems-strengthening and local leadership. People in Need’s Centre for Human Rights and Democracy and Relief and Development Department support civil society actors and human rights activists in 42 countries globally. People in Need organizes the One World festival, one of the largest human rights documentary film festivals in the world.
  • Šafaříkova, 635/24 120 00, Praha 2, Czech Republic.
Topics

Climate resilience, Civil society support, Dialogue, Environment and climate, Governance, Human rights, Media and journalists' support, Media literacy, Youth participation and inclusion

Countries of work

Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Iraq, Libya, Moldova, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Philippines, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia

The latest from People in Need

A year in pictures and numbers: People in Need Annual Report 2024

In this report, we give a thorough account of our work and efforts in 2024. In the following pages, you will find an overview of our humanitarian aid efforts in crisis areas, development cooperation, support for civil society, including defenders of human rights and basic freedoms, social and educational services, outreach, communication and advocacy activities, presented in a clear, informative, and interesting manner.

One World unveils festival trailer, programme highlights and celebrates a decade of accessibility

One World International Human Rights Film Festival is launching the campaign for its 28th edition and introducing a new audiovisual identity. This year’s festival trailer, dominated by the motif of a journey through space and global interconnectedness, was created by the graphic duo WorkOut Office in collaboration with Slovak electronic music icon FVLCRVM. The festival also celebrates a major milestone this year—ten years of systematic efforts to make One World accessible to all, regardless of their disability.

Ukrainian Refugee Crisis: The Current Situation

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has caused the largest forced migration in Europe since the end of the Second World War. Up to a third of Ukraine’s population has been displaced. Almost four years after the invasion, ten million Ukrainians remain forced from their homes. Whilst approximately one-third of them remain displaced within Ukraine itself, nearly six million Ukrainians have found refuge abroad—not only in Europe but elsewhere.