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About the Program

Where We Focus

Middle East Peacebuilding

• Advocating an end the US occupation of Iraq and the Iraqi-led, US-supported reconstruction of that country
  
• Education and advocacy promoting a just peace in Palestine & Israel based on international law and human rights
  
• Helping to bring the voices of Arabs, Muslims, and other oppressed groups in the Middle East into clearer public consciousness & challenging all forms of anti-Arab, anti-Muslim, and anti-Jewish prejudice

Community & Justice

• Partnering with communities in South East New England to work for social & economic justice for all of our neighbors
  
• Creating alliances with faith communities, communities of color, and others to transform violence & injustice and overcome racism & all forms of discrimination
  
• Witnessing to our vision of a South East New England where the worth and dignity of every person is respected

Global Branches, Local Roots

As a part of the American Friends Service Committee's New England Region, we are connected with our programs in 22 countries and in 43 offices within the United States. This helps us link local concerns with global realities. The thread that runs through our work is the leading to serve “that of God in every one” as witnesses to the potential and value of all people and nations.

Who We Are

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that includes people of many faiths who are committed to nonviolence, justice, and service. Our work is based in a belief in the inherent dignity and worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. The AFSC was founded in 1917 to provide conscientious objectors with an opportunity to serve civilians suffering in the wake of World War I. In 1947, in partnership with the British Friends Service Council, we accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of all Quakers for “silent help from the nameless to the nameless” after World War II.

In South East New England, our constituents come from many backgrounds, traditions, faiths, and walks of life. Our 15-member Program Committee, one-half Quaker and one-half non-Quaker, guides our work with the help of staff and countless volunteers, allies, and partners. We welcome your participation.

How You Can Help

• Stay Informed—Sign up for our mailing list and/or electronic newsletter and receive timely updates on global, regional and local news and events. Join our mailing list for news, analysis, and resources on important issues and projects. You can also subscribe to or visit our calendar of events.

• Take Action—Join an international network of activists who are building a better world through advocacy campaigns, issue forums, community events, skills trainings, demonstrations, and creative direct action.

• Contribute—Our work is made possible through the generosity of community members who put their resources in line with their values. When each of us gives what we can, we make great changes together. Checks can be made out to “AFSC SENE”, and mailed to:

  American Friends Service Committee
  South East New England Area
  33 Chestnut Street
  Providence, RI 02903

  Thanks in advance for your support!

• Volunteer— From office administration to grassroots organizing and from policy research to graphic design, we welcome people of all talents and skill levels. Call us at the AFSC office or email us with your contact information to set up a time to learn more.

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