About our mission

A just and equitable world where communities and ecosystems can thrive is possible. But social injustice, democratic backsliding, and the climate crisis threaten us all. The courageous people and communities daring to speak out face attacks and reprisals from powerful vested interests. Many pay the ultimate price.

Open Briefing is a vital part of the response. We build resistance and resilience among the people and communities challenging power. And we are answering more calls for assistance across more countries than ever before. Last year, our international team provided nearly 6,000 hours of direct support to activists and advocates under threat of physical, digital, and psychological harm across 68 countries.

Alongside this local support, we provide consultancy and advisory to help nonprofits and foundations supporting and resourcing grassroots change to take the right risks. We ensure that these international partners are equipped and empowered by enhancing their security risk management, information security and data protection, and staff care and wellbeing. Our work in this area frequently involves being both a trusted ally and a critical friend.

Our team protects many high-profile activists and well-known organisations. But much of our work is behind the scenes, with ordinary people and communities who are targeted for challenging power. Together, we are building towards a better future.

Working for us

We are a clan. We focus on collaboration and teamwork in the pursuit of common goals. We value mentoring and open lines of communication over control and hierarchy. We are an inclusive team that supports each other in our professional and personal lives.

We offer remuneration packages made up of fair pay, sector-leading benefits, and progressive leave policies. We are remote first and digital-nomad friendly. We encourage flexible working. You will be properly onboarded and continually supported by empowering managers and highly-experienced colleagues.

We are guided in our work together by our values:

Create impact. We are a catalyst for lasting positive change.
Collaborate inclusively. We listen and build solutions together.
Be authentic. We act with integrity as both a trusted ally and a critical friend.
Embody openness. We are transparent, compassionate, and generous.
Think differently. We are curious and innovative.