About AFSC
The
American Friends Service Committee carries out service, development,
social justice, and peace programs throughout the world. Founded by
Quakers in 1917 to provide conscientious objectors with an opportunity
to aid civilian war victims, AFSC's work attracts the support and
partnership of people of many races, religions, and cultures.
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AFSC's work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. The organization's mission and achievements won worldwide recognition in 1947 when it accepted the Nobel Peace Prize with the British Friends Service Council on behalf of all Quakers.
The
AFSC is directed by a Quaker board and staffed by Quakers and other
people of faith who share the Friends' desire for peace and social
justice.
More than 100 AFSC supporters wrote their
reflections on their part of AFSC’s history.