General Summary
Defenders of Human Rights is a growing grassroots network founded by Rosemarie Rajwant, uniting voices across nations to confront injustice wherever it appears — from domestic abuse to political corruption and systemic neglect. Built initially as a WhatsApp group, it provides a space for storytelling, solidarity, and strategic action. Through PHC Service support, the project is evolving from informal conversation into structured advocacy, allowing concerns to be tracked, escalated safely, and converted into real pressure for change at community, government, and international levels.
Current Situation
The project currently operates mainly through WhatsApp-based community support, where members share experiences of injustice, receive emotional solidarity, and exchange advice informally. Support is responsive and active, but case tracking is not yet fully structured, safeguarding rules are not yet formalised, and follow-up depends on volunteer capacity. The project has strong human energy and real stories, but needs a stronger system to convert raw concern into safe, organised action.
Future Vision
Defenders of Human Rights becomes a structured advocacy platform where concerns raised by members are captured as clear PHC records, prioritised through triage, and progressed through a safe pathway of support, referral, and escalation. The network develops reliable partner links (legal, safeguarding, counselling, shelters, NGOs) and produces credible monthly evidence outputs that can be used for accountability engagement, including formal channels such as government reporting and UN human rights mechanisms.
How Do We Get There?
We implement a minimum service package: structured intake, case documentation, safeguarding rules, follow-up tracking, and monthly reporting. PHC provides governance and discipline so that cases are handled consistently and safely. Early partnerships are built to create referral pathways, while anonymised reporting builds public visibility and donor confidence. Over time, small funding supports a core team for safeguarding, admin/documentation, and outreach, enabling the network to scale sustainably.
Current Situation
Operations are currently remote and mobile-phone-driven, with WhatsApp as the main platform for communication and coordination. There is no confirmed dedicated office space, and formal admin tools such as laptops, printers, structured storage systems, and secure backup processes are not yet fully established. The project remains functional due to its lightweight digital nature, but growing case volume increases the need for reliable equipment, security controls, and structured recordkeeping.
Future Vision
The project operates from a stable coordination base (home office or shared workspace) with reliable internet and secure storage. A simple equipment foundation supports the work: phone + laptop, basic printing/scanning access, controlled record systems, and routine backup. Sensitive data is protected through governance rules, ensuring privacy, safeguarding, and continuity of operations as the project expands internationally.
How Do We Get There?
We define a practical “starter kit” and allocate clear responsibility for its management under PHC governance. Basic improvements are made step-by-step: establish secure digital storage, apply backup routines, improve internet reliability where needed, and introduce safe handling of sensitive records. A small operational workspace is built around reliability and confidentiality rather than a costly formal office.
Current Situation
The project is currently led by Rosemarie Rajwant, supported by informal volunteers and active members who contribute through discussion, peer support, and advocacy energy. Roles such as safeguarding lead, admin/documentation, and outreach exist in practice but are not yet formally assigned. This creates risks of overload, role confusion, inconsistent follow-up, and emotional strain, even though community commitment is strong.
Future Vision
A defined core team structure exists with clear responsibilities: a Safeguarding and Triage Lead, an Admin / Documentation Lead, and an Outreach / Partnerships Lead, supported by supervised volunteers. Training and simple governance rules protect the team from burnout and protect beneficiaries from harm. Participation becomes trackable, repeatable, and scalable across regions.
How Do We Get There?
We formalise key roles and introduce simple training: safeguarding basics, data handling, case management workflow, and trauma-informed communication. Volunteer recruitment is strengthened with screening steps, role descriptions, and supervision. PHC structure provides the discipline for case triage and follow-up, while paid roles are introduced gradually as funding becomes available.
Current Situation
The project does not currently have stable formal income and is largely sustained through volunteer effort and personal resources such as mobile data and airtime. Spending is minimal but constant, and emergency needs can arise unpredictably (e.g., safety incidents, urgent support, device loss). Financial records exist informally rather than through a structured organisation account and governance system.
Future Vision
The project gains reliable support funding that covers core running costs and enables a small paid core team. Spending becomes transparent through PHC governance reporting, including receipts, logs, and case-linked evidence. Donors gain confidence because every cost is tied to visible outputs such as concerns tracked, referrals made, follow-ups completed, and advocacy actions delivered.
How Do We Get There?
We introduce simple funding channels and governance proof: structured monthly reports, spending logs, anonymised outcomes, and clear authorisation rules. The project builds a minimum monthly budget and expands gradually rather than attempting a large jump. As credibility grows through reporting discipline, partnerships and donor relationships become easier to secure and maintain.
Current Situation
Marketing is currently informal and primarily driven by the network itself through WhatsApp-based growth, storytelling, and member engagement. The project has powerful real-life narratives but does not yet have a complete public-facing package of assets (logo, short videos, testimonials, and anonymised case summaries). There is also no structured contact list or outreach rhythm beyond natural engagement.
Future Vision
Defenders of Human Rights becomes a trusted and visible advocacy platform with clear messaging to donors and beneficiaries, safe monthly proof outputs, and strong partnerships that unlock impact. The project publishes consistent anonymised evidence of activity and progress, creating credibility with donors, institutions, and international mechanisms. It grows into a recognisable global network that converts visibility into real outcomes.
How Do We Get There?
We build a simple marketing foundation: one clear message, basic branding assets, and a monthly publishing rhythm (numbers helped + anonymised story + action summary). Outreach expands beyond WhatsApp into selected public channels while protecting beneficiaries. Partnerships are targeted strategically (safeguarding, legal aid, trauma support, NGOs), and PHC reporting becomes the trust mechanism that makes growth safe and sustainable.