American Friends Service Committee

A Quaker organization working for peace, equality, and human dignity. American Friends Service Committee brings together people of different faiths and backgrounds to challenge injustice and build peace worldwide. Its work addresses urgent community needs, violence, inequality, oppression, and migration through partnerships and social change movements. Strategic goals include just and sustainable peace, just economies, and just responses to migration. Programs and advocacy include immigrant support, deportation guidance, emergency relief in Gaza, and campaigns directed at public officials. Founded in 1917, the organization has supported communities affected by war, opposed apartheid, and developed alternatives to military service. AFSC works with communities in 18 countries and involves young people in efforts to create change.