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War in Syria

AFSC supports a political settlement, locally created, by all people in Syria. Finding solutions that include all Syrians and foster reconciliation will not be easy. But—as the lesson of Iraq proves—solutions imposed by external forces and that emphasize sectarian and ethnic divisions do not work to build peace.

Toward Peace and Justice, June 2013

Joanna Farias

Making lemon-balm iced tea

Joanna with a batch of her lemon-balm iced tea.

Food is a human right and a basic human need, says General Secretary Shan Cretin in this month's newsletter, which highlights how imaginative young people in an inner-city food desert can lead the way to food security and economic justice. 

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Live from Kabul

Recorded on Wednesday, June 5, this conversation among panelists in Kabul, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia was the latest in a series exploring key issues for Afghans. 

Take Action

Tell Congress to rein in Pentagon spending

We need to rally support for amendments that will put a stop to the corporate boondoggles and misguided policies that fuel arms races with China and Russia—and that cost us dearly here at home.

Email Congress now

Tell the Senate: Protect immigrants from endless delays

S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, has reached the Senate floor for debate. The latest version creates unreasonable delays in bringing families together. 

Your voice is needed to ensure new laws are humane!

Sign Nelson Mandela's birthday card

Nelson Mandela is celebrating his 95th birthday next month. 

If you were involved in work against apartheid, please submit your birthday wishes and a short remembrance.

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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