Operates globally
Prisoners of Conscience Appeal Fund
Guidelines of assistance
The organization offers relief and rehabilitation grants and bursary grants for postgraduate study to people persecuted for their conscientiously-held beliefs. Only approved organizations can apply to PoC on behalf of individuals and organizations.
Description
The Prisoners of Conscience Appeal Fund (PoC) is dedicated to relieving the hardship of people who have been persecuted for the non-violent expression of their beliefs. Their remit defines a prisoner of conscience as someone who has performed an act of conscience for which they have been, or are likely to be, imprisoned, persecuted, or subjected to suffering, provided they have not used or advocated violence.