Upcoming events

Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 6:00pm

David Zarembka, Coordinator of the African Great Lakes Initiative of the Friends Peace Teams, will speak on "Healing and Reconciliation in Rwanda, Burundi, and Kenya."  The event begins with a potluck meal at 6 pm, followed by the program at 7 pm.  It is free and open to the public.  Sponsored by Concord Friends Meeting.  

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 10:30am

Attend and Endorse Public Hearing on Saving Our Federal Safety Net

 April 4 marked the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King., Jr. Here's what he had to say about our national priorities:

Friday, June 7, 2013 - 6:30pm

 

 

Please Join AFSC at the Friends Center for a presentation by Palestinian activist Abir Kopty. 

Friday, June 7, 2013 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

What is your Vision of Peace?

Monday, June 10, 2013 - 12:15pm

(Note change of venue)

Monday, June 10, 2013 - 6:30pm

Abir Kopty is a leading social, feminist, and political activist born in Nazareth and currently based in Ramallah. She will speak about popular resistance, the challenges to resistance in Palestine, and why the BDS movement is important for resistance on the ground. 

Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:30am - 2:30pm

This will be an opportunity to hear from Robert King, one of the Angola Three, about the use of prolonged isolation in our prisons. Robert King was held in solitary confinement for 29 years. Since his release King has worked tirelessly to expose the injustices of the American penal system perpetrated against African-Americans and poor people.

We will also hear from family members whose children are in isolation and explore actions that we can take to end prolonged isolation in our prisons.

Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 8:00am - Friday, August 23, 2013 - 8:00am

This delegation will explore current realities of life for Israelis and Palestinians, including settlements, the occupation, and the peace process—by learning directly from those living there. We will also explore issues relevant to young people in the region, including efforts to educate and empower future generations working towards a just resolution to the conflict. Our itinerary will feature meetings with leaders of civil society groups, grassroots organizers, Palestinian and Israeli youth, religious leaders and more. 

Who we are

AFSC 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. Learn more

Where we work

AFSC has office around the world. To see a complete list see the Where We Work page.

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