Defenders_of_Human_Rights

Defenders of Human Rights is a grassroots advocacy initiative designed to help individuals and communities speak up safely about injustice, receive support, and convert lived experience into structured evidence and coordinated action. It is a network-first project that moves from informal peer support into disciplined case handling, reporting, and advocacy through PHC Service.

Project at a glance:

• Proposed locations: Multi-country / remote-first (digital community model), expanding through member growth.
• Primary purpose: To protect vulnerable people and confront injustice by turning stories into trackable concerns and safe advocacy actions.
• Delivery model: WhatsApp-first community support, strengthened by PHC governance tools for documentation, triage, follow-up, and reporting.
• Key workstreams: Intake + triage, safeguarding controls, structured concern records, referral pathways, advocacy briefs, escalation planning.
• Beneficiaries: Survivors of abuse, victims of injustice, whistleblowers, marginalised individuals, and communities facing systemic neglect.
• Primary constraint: Capacity and structure (safeguarding, admin systems, reliable follow-up, and sustainable funding).

The current stage is early growth: the community exists and is active, but requires governance structure to scale safely. The aim is to establish a minimum operating system that protects people, tracks progress, and produces credible evidence outputs that can attract partners and sustain long-term advocacy impact.

• Project Leadership / Owner Team
  Led by Rosemarie Rajwant, responsible for strategic direction, community leadership, safeguarding decisions, and overall accountability.
• Core Volunteers / Admin Support
  Trusted contributors supporting moderation, basic intake support, coordination, and follow-up activity (to be formalised into defined roles).
• Beneficiaries (Members Seeking Support)
  Individuals experiencing abuse, intimidation, corruption exposure, or systemic neglect who require safe support pathways and structured advocacy.
• Referral & Support Partners
  Potential partner organisations including domestic abuse services, counselling networks, legal aid support, human rights NGOs, and safeguarding specialists.
• PHC Governance & Reporting Team (recommended)
  PHC Service support to implement structured governance, case tracking, safeguarding controls, and funder-ready reporting outputs.
• Donors / Funding Partners
  Individuals or organisations providing operating support, safeguarding capacity, and structured reporting resources to enable safe scale-up.
• Independent Observers / Advisors (optional)
  External reviewers providing credibility support, assurance, and guidance on safeguarding, evidence standards, and institutional engagement.
• Media / Visibility Allies (optional)
  Ethical awareness partners supporting safe publication of anonymised case stories and advocacy messaging without exposing vulnerable individuals.

The project will be delivered through the standard three-phase Project Health Control (PHC) deployment model. Each phase is designed to add structured governance, reduce risk, and establish mechanisms for traceable value contribution, without placing unnecessary burden on participants or host agencies.

• Pre-start 7-Day Review: PHC Tooling used to produce a ‘green light’ Report.
• Setup Phase: A rapid 2-month deployment of core PHC Systems.
• Continuation Phase: A renewable 12-month operational period focused on scalability and localized implementation.

Timeline: 1 Week

Focus: Diagnostic review to confirm feasibility, define participant roles, and assess pilot readiness.

Activities:

• Conduct stakeholder briefings to introduce PHC methodology. Identify suitable host location(s) and participant recruitment strategy.
• Perform SCALPED-based analysis to review concerns, actions, stakeholder fit, and expected deliverables.
• Align with [project owner/sponsor] compliance requirements and ensure non-interference with UC eligibility.
• Produce a “Go / No-Go” advisory report, including:
• Risk map
• Participant role profiles
• Timeline for Setup Phase
• Baseline concerns register

Deliverables:

• PHC 7-Day Review Report (with SCALPED indicators)
• Draft stakeholder map and engagement plan
• Participant intake strategy
• Pilot budget confirmation aligned to Appendix 6 cost model
• A "Go / No-Go" advisory summary

Timeline: 2 Months

Focus: Onboarding and setup of PHC systems, consultant induction, and local engagement.

Activities:

• Finalise list of participants and assign Trainee roles.
• Deploy PHC Timechunk tracking system and assign access credentials.
• Conduct orientation and light training for participants (e.g. PHC Portal usage, activity recording).
• Define expected hour allocations (e.g. 33–36 hours/month).
• Appoint PHC Mentors and Consultant oversight team.
• Engage local host organisation for logistical and moral support.

Deliverables:

• Fully operational PHC dashboard for tracking
• Trainee onboarding complete, with assigned goals
• Risk mitigation plan (live)
• Public communication materials (optional)

Timeline: 3 Months (Renewable)

Focus: Real-time monitoring, adaptive support, and data gathering for public value evaluation.

Activities:

• Weekly tracking of Trainee time entries and issue logging
• Monthly reviews with Mentors and participating bodies
• Performance-based progression to Admin level (optional)
• Evaluation of participant satisfaction, skill acquisition, and system integrity
• Prepare summary reporting for funders, public bodies, or potential scale-up discussion

Deliverables:

• Regular Project Health Reports and Performance Reviews.
• Scalable team structure, with additional Consultants deployed as needed.
• Annual Stakeholder Review and Renewal Plan.

Near-term outcomes (0–3 months)

• A clearly defined operating pathway: intake → triage → concern record → action plan → follow-up.
• Baseline safeguarding rules introduced, including privacy controls and escalation boundaries.
• A structured concern register established (with prioritisation and status tracking).
• Initial partner map created (legal, counselling, shelter, advocacy and support pathways).
• First monthly evidence pack produced (anonymised proof outputs, actions taken, progress reporting).

Medium-term outcomes (3–12 months)

• Consistent delivery cadence: structured case handling and monthly reporting outputs.
• Reduced harm risk through formal safeguarding leadership and controlled data handling.
• Improved credibility with donors and partners through transparent progress and spend evidence.
• Stronger advocacy capability through repeatable evidence patterns and coordinated action.
• Growth of active contributors and clearer team role structure (safeguarding / admin / outreach).

Longer-term outcomes (12+ months)

• A scalable, replicable advocacy platform operating across countries with consistent governance standards.
• Established credibility for engagement with institutions and international human rights mechanisms.
• Expanded partner ecosystem enabling safe referral, escalation, and protective interventions.
• A sustainable model that turns “hidden suffering” into visible, trackable action and accountability pressure.

Category	Description	Total Cost
IT Services and Tooling	Filemaker, Mindmanager, Conferencing, Development Apps (one off contribution)	£1,900
PHC Start Pack - Hardware (*1)	A set of 5 Single Board Computers, Monitor and UPS	£1,442
PHC 7-Day Review (*2)	PHC Service for Pre-start Review (7 days)	£277
PHC Setup (*2)	PHC Service during 2-month Setup Phase	£2,076
PHC Continuation (*2)	PHC Service during 3-month Continuation Phase	£3,236
Miscellaneous	Travel, training, insurance, and other variable costs	£1,000
		£9,931

(*1) Hardware Breakdown

Category	Description	Total Cost
Single Board Computer Set x5	Raspberry Pi 500, Mouse, hdmi cable, power cable)	£722
Monitor x5	Mini-Monitor (for RP500)	£480
Site UPS	Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for site computers.	£240
		£1,442

(*2) PHC People Costs [Review=M1, Setup=M2,3, Continuation=M4,5,6]

Role	People	Hourly Rate	M1	M2	M3	M4	M5	M6	Total (GBP)
PHC Strategist	David Winter	£12.60	10	8	8	8	8	8	£630
PHC Analyst	Abubakr Harakat	£8.40	5	16	16	16	16	16	£714
PHC Admin	PHC Admin	£4.90	5	24	24	24	24	24	£613
PHC Trainee	[name1] [name2] [name3]	£1.68	0	48	48	72	72	72	£524
Project People	Rosemarie Rajwant Mladen Pavlov [Name 3]	£8.40	10	72	72	72	72	72	£3,108
Total			£277	£1,038	£1,038	£1,079	£1,079	£1,079	£5,589

Footnote - People Costs and PICS Eligibility: The people-related costs shown above relate to funded governance, delivery, leadership, and trainee roles agreed at the outset of the project. These paid hours are not eligible for PICS (Pro Bono Social Impact Credits). PICS applies only to unpaid or underpaid service contributed outside funded roles. PHC Service maintains a clear, auditable separation between funded work and any pro-bono contribution, preventing double recognition while ensuring transparency to funders.

Appendix Highlights:

• Community Share Protocol: 10% allocation recognising grassroots contributors.
• PHC Share-Out Mechanism: Structured redistribution of project value to consultants and humanitarian causes.
• PHC Service Cost Model: Tiered accessibility ensuring humanitarian affordability.
• Trainee Integration Pathway: Local capacity building via live project experience.
• Consultant Gallery: Recognition of all certified PHC participants via PHC Portal listings.

• The Story of PHC
• Project Gap Analysis
• Rate Calculator (xlsx)
• Rate Calculator - 7-Day Review
• Rate Calculator - Setup Phase
• Rate Calculator - Continuation Phase
• Approach to Prospective Funder