When I was 19 years old, I hitchhiked across the country to San Francisco. John Prendergast countryfranciscohitchhike Change image and share on social
The biggest road block to action on genocide and other human rights crimes is ignorance. Most people just don't know that such things are happening, and often, if they have a vague idea they are happening, there is a feeling that there is nothing that can be done to stop these crimes. John Prendergast actionbigblock share on social
Through my years of working on war and peace in Africa, I have learned that there are solutions to some of the greatest human rights challenges, and we all can be a part of those solutions. John Prendergast africachallengegreat Change image and share on social
I spent a lot of time with President Mandela supporting his efforts in the peace process in Burundi. The thing that impressed me the most was his humility. John Prendergast burundiefforthumility Change image and share on social
Americans' perceptions of Africa remain rooted in troubling stereotypes of helplessness and perpetual crisis. John Prendergast africaamericancrisis Change image and share on social
Slavery, racism, sexism, and other forms of bigotry, subordination, and human rights abuse transform and adapt with the times. John Prendergast abuseadaptbigotry Change image and share on social
All South Sudanese deserve consistent and unimpeded humanitarian assistance, regardless of if they live in areas held by rebel or government forces. John Prendergast areaassistanceconsistent Change image and share on social
In human rights and peacemaking, it's really about having a solid concrete goal - the reduction of human suffering somewhere in the world - and then doing what is required to get that goal achieved. John Prendergast achieveconcretegoal Change image and share on social
I've had a number of near misses during my travels that in retrospect seem of greater concern than they did at the time. I guess that is what happens with age. John Prendergast ageconcerngreat Change image and share on social
It turns out, all the studies show you invest a little time in another person's life, often a younger person, and all of us have that capacity to do it, just an hour a week, an hour every couple of weeks, and you can make a tremendous difference in a kid's life over their lifetime. John Prendergast capacitycoupledifference share on social