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We work for peace, equality, and human dignity and believe everyone has a role to play in building a better world.

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How communities are mobilizing to support immigrants

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AFSC's Gaza Emergency Relief

Updated Feb 4, 2026
Years of organizing lead to big wins for youth safety in Chicago

Years of organizing lead to big wins for youth safety in Chicago

Feb 3, 2026
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How AFSC is supporting immigrants in this moment

Updated Jan 30, 2026
Trauma healing in South Sudan

Trauma healing in South Sudan

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AFSC was founded in 1917 to create alternatives to military service during World War I. Since then, we have stood with communities taking bold action to overcome violence, inequality, and oppression.

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Over a century of action

Helped rebuild war-ravaged communities in Europe after World War II.

Stood with communities to overcome violence, inequality, and oppression.

Organized people in the U.S. against apartheid in South Africa.

Co-recipient of the 1947 Nobel Peace Prize.

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