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AFSC works for a just, peaceful, and sustainable world free of violence, inequality, and oppression. We join with people and partners worldwide to meet urgent community needs, challenge injustice, and build peace.

Often found on the forefront of social change movements, AFSC pursues systemic change. In our work for a better future, we focus on three strategic goals - just and sustainable peace, just economies, and just responses to migration.

Often found on the forefront of social change movements, AFSC pursues systemic change. In our work for a better future, we focus on three strategic goals - just and sustainable peace, just economies, and just responses to migration.

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Our Mission

Guided by the Quaker belief in the divine light of each person, AFSC works with people of all faiths and backgrounds to challenge unjust systems and promote lasting peace.

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Countries where AFSC works with communities to build peace and justice for all

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Young people involved with AFSC around the world to create change

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We respect the equality, worth, and dignity of all people and regard no one as our enemy.

We seek right relationship with all life on a sustainable Earth.

We accept that our understanding of truth is incomplete and seek ever deeper insights from lived experience.

We trust the Spirit to guide discernment of our collective actions.

We assert the transforming power of love and active nonviolence as a force for justice and reconciliation.

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Left: AFSC Archives. Right: Sarah Jane Rhee

History of Our Work

Since 1917, AFSC has been on the forefront of some of the most important social movements in working for a more just, peaceful world. See highlights from our history.

Equity, Inclusion & Culture

The Office of Organizational Equity, Inclusion and Culture works to support AFSC’s internal culture and external practices in becoming more equitable, inclusive, and in alignment with AFSC’s commitment to anti-oppression principles.

Equity, Inclusion & Culture

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