Quaker action for a just world DONATE Responding to the Rittenhouse case The criminal legal system was designed to uphold white supremacy. READ MORE Previous Protect people in prison from COVID-19! TAKE ACTION Pass a robust reconciliation package! Oppose Israel’s political attack on Palestinian rights organizations! Next Programs & campaigns CULTIVATING RESILIENCE IN GUATEMALA In the Ixil Mayan communities of Quiché, young people are promoting food sovereignty through community organizing. LEARN MORE REVIVING DIPLOMACY A new report finds engagement with China yielded significant benefits for U.S. and global security. LEARN MORE UNDER THE MASK Visit our new site which tracks abuses of power by governments around the world in the context of the pandemic. LEARN MORE Blog posts Helping people in New Orleans recover after Hurricane Ida BY DEE DEE GREEN More blog posts What you need to know about Israel’s political attacks on Palestinian rights organizations BY MIKE MERRYMAN-LOTZE Why we need a pathway to citizenship for all immigrants BY PENIEL IBE Spotlight Stopping evictions in Atlanta As evictions resume in Georgia, many people face displacement amid increasing gentrification. Here's how one Atlanta-area elder is standing up for her right to remain in her home, with support from AFSC and community members. Read more In the News Nov 15, 2021 Groups urge Manchin to support child tax credit, Build Back Better Act Nov 4, 2021 San Diego DA asked to prosecute shadow Border Patrol investigation unit Oct 28, 2021 Mid-Valley community members rally for a path to citizenship VIEW ALL NEWS Resources VIEW RESOURCE Do's and don'ts of bystander intervention FRIENDS ENGAGE Quakers and AFSC work together for peace with justice LEARN MORE 5 ways to support Palestinians through boycott, divestment, and sanctions Explore our Key Issues Advancing peacebuilding Humane migration responses Healing, not punitive, justice Just economies See where we work View our offices Quaker action for a just world American Friends Service Committee 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-241-7000 WHO WE ARE SUBSCRIBE UPCOMING EVENTS WHERE WE WORK CONTACT US NEWSROOM WAYS TO GIVE EMPLOYMENT VIDEO American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout the world. Our work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. DONATE TODAY Privacy Policy Site Credits This website is licensed under a Creative Commons License except where noted. The AFSC newsletter connects activism to the issues that matter. Join today! X