American Friends Service Committee
@afsc-org.bsky.social
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.
Last night, Trump signed legislation to end the gov't shutdown.
The shutdown is over. The cruelty continues.
Health care tax credits will expire at the end of this year, more than 4 million people will lose their health insurance. People will suffer. People will die.
The shutdown is over. The cruelty continues.
Health care tax credits will expire at the end of this year, more than 4 million people will lose their health insurance. People will suffer. People will die.
November 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Last night, Trump signed legislation to end the gov't shutdown.
The shutdown is over. The cruelty continues.
Health care tax credits will expire at the end of this year, more than 4 million people will lose their health insurance. People will suffer. People will die.
The shutdown is over. The cruelty continues.
Health care tax credits will expire at the end of this year, more than 4 million people will lose their health insurance. People will suffer. People will die.
Tomorrow, on Nov. 1, SNAP will run out of funds for the first time in the program's history, leaving 42 MILLION people without this critical assistance.
October 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Tomorrow, on Nov. 1, SNAP will run out of funds for the first time in the program's history, leaving 42 MILLION people without this critical assistance.
The United States is murdering people at sea.
The Trump admin. has killed at least 57 people in attacks on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Now they are pushing the U.S. toward war with Venezuela.
Congress must stop the killing and hold the administration accountable.
The Trump admin. has killed at least 57 people in attacks on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Now they are pushing the U.S. toward war with Venezuela.
Congress must stop the killing and hold the administration accountable.
October 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The United States is murdering people at sea.
The Trump admin. has killed at least 57 people in attacks on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Now they are pushing the U.S. toward war with Venezuela.
Congress must stop the killing and hold the administration accountable.
The Trump admin. has killed at least 57 people in attacks on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Now they are pushing the U.S. toward war with Venezuela.
Congress must stop the killing and hold the administration accountable.
AFSC welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and a potential end to the genocide. For two years we have called for an end to Israeli attacks, the release of all people held captive, and full humanitarian access to Gaza. afsc.org/newsroom/afs...
October 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
AFSC welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and a potential end to the genocide. For two years we have called for an end to Israeli attacks, the release of all people held captive, and full humanitarian access to Gaza. afsc.org/newsroom/afs...
As a Quaker organization that believes in the value of every human life, we mourn the over 1,000 Israelis killed
on Oct. 7, 2023.
We mourn the more than 67,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since.
And we call for the release of all Palestinian and Israeli civilians held captive.
on Oct. 7, 2023.
We mourn the more than 67,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since.
And we call for the release of all Palestinian and Israeli civilians held captive.
October 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
As a Quaker organization that believes in the value of every human life, we mourn the over 1,000 Israelis killed
on Oct. 7, 2023.
We mourn the more than 67,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since.
And we call for the release of all Palestinian and Israeli civilians held captive.
on Oct. 7, 2023.
We mourn the more than 67,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since.
And we call for the release of all Palestinian and Israeli civilians held captive.
Yesterday, President Trump issued a memo targeting “domestic terrorism networks” in an attempt to silence dissent. Labeling critics as "domestic terrorists" is authoritarian—and a threat to our constitutional rights.
September 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Yesterday, President Trump issued a memo targeting “domestic terrorism networks” in an attempt to silence dissent. Labeling critics as "domestic terrorists" is authoritarian—and a threat to our constitutional rights.
Tomorrow, Sept 18 at 12pm ET in DC, AFSC joins 25+ faith orgs to launch Complicit Corporations: Expose and Divest—calling out Chevron and Palantir’s role in the mass atrocities in Gaza & the West Bank. Learn more: www.fosna.org/complicit-co...
September 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Tomorrow, Sept 18 at 12pm ET in DC, AFSC joins 25+ faith orgs to launch Complicit Corporations: Expose and Divest—calling out Chevron and Palantir’s role in the mass atrocities in Gaza & the West Bank. Learn more: www.fosna.org/complicit-co...
Trump’s latest EO sanctions the ICC and any group or person backing its probe into Israel’s war crimes. It’s another move by his admin to punish Palestinians seeking justice, even as they face genocide in Gaza. afsc.org/newsroom/afs...
September 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Trump’s latest EO sanctions the ICC and any group or person backing its probe into Israel’s war crimes. It’s another move by his admin to punish Palestinians seeking justice, even as they face genocide in Gaza. afsc.org/newsroom/afs...
Yesterday, a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. This places over 60,000 people at risk for deportation as early as September.
August 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Yesterday, a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. This places over 60,000 people at risk for deportation as early as September.
Yesterday, President Trump announced he was seizing control of Washington DC’s police and deploying the National Guard. He also threatened to displace houseless people, push harsh sentencing for youth, and roll back key bail reforms. This could lead to disastrous consequences.
August 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Yesterday, President Trump announced he was seizing control of Washington DC’s police and deploying the National Guard. He also threatened to displace houseless people, push harsh sentencing for youth, and roll back key bail reforms. This could lead to disastrous consequences.
Yesterday, Israel bombed the Al Baqa Cafe in Gaza City Beach killing dear friend and former AFSC photographer, Ismail Abu Hatab and injuring three AFSC Palestine Youth Program participants.
Read more: afsc.org/newsroom/we-...
Read more: afsc.org/newsroom/we-...
July 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Yesterday, Israel bombed the Al Baqa Cafe in Gaza City Beach killing dear friend and former AFSC photographer, Ismail Abu Hatab and injuring three AFSC Palestine Youth Program participants.
Read more: afsc.org/newsroom/we-...
Read more: afsc.org/newsroom/we-...
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that lower courts cannot issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump’s efforts to curtail #birthright citizenship.
Our communities are stronger and safer with immigrants.
Our communities are stronger and safer with immigrants.
June 27, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that lower courts cannot issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump’s efforts to curtail #birthright citizenship.
Our communities are stronger and safer with immigrants.
Our communities are stronger and safer with immigrants.
NO WAR ON IRAN!
The U.S. and the international community must make every effort to stop Israel’s violence and expansionist agenda in the region.
The U.S. and the international community must make every effort to stop Israel’s violence and expansionist agenda in the region.
June 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
NO WAR ON IRAN!
The U.S. and the international community must make every effort to stop Israel’s violence and expansionist agenda in the region.
The U.S. and the international community must make every effort to stop Israel’s violence and expansionist agenda in the region.
Banning people from the U.S. based on their country of origin is racist and immoral and must be categorically opposed.
June 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Banning people from the U.S. based on their country of origin is racist and immoral and must be categorically opposed.
This Saturday, May 31, Philadelphia peace and justice orgs will hold a “People’s Tribunal on War Crimes & Genocide in Gaza” to present the case that US government officials are complicit in funding and supporting Israel’s war crimes and genocide in Gaza.
afsc.org/newsroom/phi...
afsc.org/newsroom/phi...
May 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This Saturday, May 31, Philadelphia peace and justice orgs will hold a “People’s Tribunal on War Crimes & Genocide in Gaza” to present the case that US government officials are complicit in funding and supporting Israel’s war crimes and genocide in Gaza.
afsc.org/newsroom/phi...
afsc.org/newsroom/phi...
AFSC joins with 54 other international organizations in speaking out against Israel’s new registration procedures. Israel is seeking to legitimize the dismantling of principled humanitarian architecture and further the annexation and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
May 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
AFSC joins with 54 other international organizations in speaking out against Israel’s new registration procedures. Israel is seeking to legitimize the dismantling of principled humanitarian architecture and further the annexation and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Today is #GiveNOLADay! Help us reach our $5000 goal.
Your contribution to our Peace by Piece program would support food access and security in New Orleans—through our community garden workshops, food giveaways, and composting program.
Give today: www.givenola.org/organization...
Your contribution to our Peace by Piece program would support food access and security in New Orleans—through our community garden workshops, food giveaways, and composting program.
Give today: www.givenola.org/organization...
May 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Today is #GiveNOLADay! Help us reach our $5000 goal.
Your contribution to our Peace by Piece program would support food access and security in New Orleans—through our community garden workshops, food giveaways, and composting program.
Give today: www.givenola.org/organization...
Your contribution to our Peace by Piece program would support food access and security in New Orleans—through our community garden workshops, food giveaways, and composting program.
Give today: www.givenola.org/organization...
AFSC joins people around the world in marking the passing of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis used his platform to call for support for immigrants and refugees, for global disarmament, and for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza. Pictured here with AFSC's Gen. Sec. Joyce Ajlouny
Pope Francis used his platform to call for support for immigrants and refugees, for global disarmament, and for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza. Pictured here with AFSC's Gen. Sec. Joyce Ajlouny
April 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
AFSC joins people around the world in marking the passing of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis used his platform to call for support for immigrants and refugees, for global disarmament, and for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza. Pictured here with AFSC's Gen. Sec. Joyce Ajlouny
Pope Francis used his platform to call for support for immigrants and refugees, for global disarmament, and for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza. Pictured here with AFSC's Gen. Sec. Joyce Ajlouny
April brings new Action Hour for Palestine! Join us every Friday at noon ET to hear about conditions for unjustly detained Palestinians, how we can engage elected leaders, and how we can strengthen our communities through mutual aid networks. Sign up at: afsc.org/actionhour
April 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
April brings new Action Hour for Palestine! Join us every Friday at noon ET to hear about conditions for unjustly detained Palestinians, how we can engage elected leaders, and how we can strengthen our communities through mutual aid networks. Sign up at: afsc.org/actionhour
The latest @afsc-org.bsky.social/The Harris Poll shows majority of US adults support peaceful engagement with DPRK (North Korea) and dialogue with China.
We must work for the world we all deserve: a world where the US engages peacefully on issues that matter to people. afsc.org/news/new-pol...
We must work for the world we all deserve: a world where the US engages peacefully on issues that matter to people. afsc.org/news/new-pol...
April 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The latest @afsc-org.bsky.social/The Harris Poll shows majority of US adults support peaceful engagement with DPRK (North Korea) and dialogue with China.
We must work for the world we all deserve: a world where the US engages peacefully on issues that matter to people. afsc.org/news/new-pol...
We must work for the world we all deserve: a world where the US engages peacefully on issues that matter to people. afsc.org/news/new-pol...
As a Quaker organization, we vehemently oppose any law enforcement incursions in Meeting Houses or other religious sites. We will continue to work in solidarity with @quaker.org.uk and people across the globe to protect our rights and the rights of all people.
March 31, 2025 at 9:36 PM
As a Quaker organization, we vehemently oppose any law enforcement incursions in Meeting Houses or other religious sites. We will continue to work in solidarity with @quaker.org.uk and people across the globe to protect our rights and the rights of all people.
This morning, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, killing at least 144 people and injuring many more.
We are holding the people of Myanmar, Thailand, and everyone affected by this disaster in the Light.
We are holding the people of Myanmar, Thailand, and everyone affected by this disaster in the Light.
March 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This morning, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, killing at least 144 people and injuring many more.
We are holding the people of Myanmar, Thailand, and everyone affected by this disaster in the Light.
We are holding the people of Myanmar, Thailand, and everyone affected by this disaster in the Light.
Rather than escalating violence and destruction, risking regional escalation, the Trump Admin. should be putting pressure on Israel to uphold the ceasefire deal. This includes allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza and returning to the negotiating table for a permanent ceasefire.
March 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Rather than escalating violence and destruction, risking regional escalation, the Trump Admin. should be putting pressure on Israel to uphold the ceasefire deal. This includes allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza and returning to the negotiating table for a permanent ceasefire.
AFSC worked vigorously to challenge internment during WWII, and we will continue to organize against all forms of detention and deportation now.
March 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
AFSC worked vigorously to challenge internment during WWII, and we will continue to organize against all forms of detention and deportation now.