WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US

“Peace Direct offers an action plan for those opposed to war. It is the civil rights movement of the 21st century.”

Dame Anita Roddick, CBE

"Peace Direct is doing some great work by empowering grass roots organisations and individuals to take an active role in finding peaceful resolution in areas of conflict. It's a fantastic way to ensure we build peace around the world." 

Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group of Companies

“There can be few, if any, initiatives of more importance to the developing world than working for peace. Peace Direct already makes an important contribution to achieving peace at grassroots level.”

Lord Joffe, former Chair, Oxfam and The Giving Campaign

“Peace Direct used practical, responsible action, which resulted in it having a genuine influence in the areas in which it operates. The judges said it was rare to find such a small organisation that was so focused and that had so much impact. They were very impressed with its achievement.”

Citation, Best New Charity Award, 2005

“The existence of Peace Direct has had such an effect. For those of us who work in conflict zones, the aid received and the work done have influenced Peace enormously and positively, and made us better known in the field of peace.”

Henri Bura Ladyi
Peacebuilder, DRC

“We can be very honest with friends. We are safe with friends. We can rely on our friends no matter what is the need and situation. Being a friend means sharing. Sharing your resources, skills, emotions, difficulties, happiness, love and care, your life. I have an organization as a friend. It is Peace Direct.”

“I have been hugely impressed by the imagination and energy that this young charity has displayed in its early days. I like its positive action-oriented approach which supports the good rather than protests the bad. I admire its resolve to be independent of governments and the way it is prepared to learn from the experiences of other charities. In my view Peace Direct provides a valuable model for other charities who are seeking to make a difference in the world with limited resources.”

Charles Handy


”Peace Direct listens to the voiceless, sees the value in what's been said and does its best to suitably act on this, despite its often empty pocket. How lucky I am to be a part of it!”

Babette May, Quaker Peace and Social Worker for Peace Direct 2005-6


From our supporters - top five answers in a survey about what our supporters particularly valued about Peace Direct

• The importance of Peace Direct’s aims (in today’s world)/ The need for Peace Direct
• The positive but realistic/practical approach to the issue
• The grassroots support we provide
• That Peace Direct is willing to engage in multiple levels of action
• That Peace Direct is innovative or different from other groups