About us
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes a world free of violence, inequality, and oppression.
We work with communities and partners worldwide to challenge injustice and build sustainable peace with justice. Guided by the Quaker belief in the divine light of each person, we focus on advancing peacebuilding, just economies, healing justice approaches, and humane immigration responses so all people can flourish.
Read our Vision, Mission, and Values statement.
Our work
Our issues
Learn about AFSC's key areas of work, from peace building to immigrant rights.
Partnering with Quakers
Find out how AFSC supports Friends in working for social change.
Our History
Explore AFSC's century of service, from WWI to the challenges we face today.
Our organization
Staff Leadership
Meet our staff leadership in Philadelphia and around the world.
Annual reports
Read our most recent annual report, with stories of impact around the world.
Board of Directors
A list of AFSC's board members, officers, and executive committee.
Financial information
AFSC spent more than 79% of all expenses in 2020 on program work. Learn more.
1947 Nobel Peace Prize
AFSC and British Friends Service Council accepted the prize on behalf of all Quakers.
Job Center
Learn more about employment opportunities with AFSC.
