Peace Hub
@quakerpeacehub.bsky.social
Encouraging Action for Peace.
A just & peaceful world is possible if we work together: if that sounds like a world you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to connect with you!
Non-profit based in Birmingham UK, a branch of CEAQM reg charity no 224571
A just & peaceful world is possible if we work together: if that sounds like a world you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to connect with you!
Non-profit based in Birmingham UK, a branch of CEAQM reg charity no 224571
We look forward to welcoming Shams Moussa & Ben Margolis from City of Sanctuary UK (joining remotely);
Plus workshops on:
❌ ✔️ Myths & Facts around Climate Change and Displacement
🧍🌍 A Future Fit for People and Planet
Join us 29th Nov: peacehub.org.uk/stay-move-re...
Plus workshops on:
❌ ✔️ Myths & Facts around Climate Change and Displacement
🧍🌍 A Future Fit for People and Planet
Join us 29th Nov: peacehub.org.uk/stay-move-re...
November 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We look forward to welcoming Shams Moussa & Ben Margolis from City of Sanctuary UK (joining remotely);
Plus workshops on:
❌ ✔️ Myths & Facts around Climate Change and Displacement
🧍🌍 A Future Fit for People and Planet
Join us 29th Nov: peacehub.org.uk/stay-move-re...
Plus workshops on:
❌ ✔️ Myths & Facts around Climate Change and Displacement
🧍🌍 A Future Fit for People and Planet
Join us 29th Nov: peacehub.org.uk/stay-move-re...
This event includes a showing of Thank You for the Rain as part of the Our Shared Futures – climate & migration community film festival from @counterpoints.org.uk
Join us for this powerful documentary & discussion of the issues 29th Nov in Brum
Join us for this powerful documentary & discussion of the issues 29th Nov in Brum
November 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This event includes a showing of Thank You for the Rain as part of the Our Shared Futures – climate & migration community film festival from @counterpoints.org.uk
Join us for this powerful documentary & discussion of the issues 29th Nov in Brum
Join us for this powerful documentary & discussion of the issues 29th Nov in Brum
We’ve been having conversations w/ many people recently, feeling anxiety about the platform that racist rhetoric and symbols are being given in the media and in public spaces.
Some local campaigns and resources to help connect & build solidarity and hope:
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Some local campaigns and resources to help connect & build solidarity and hope:
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/10...
October 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We’ve been having conversations w/ many people recently, feeling anxiety about the platform that racist rhetoric and symbols are being given in the media and in public spaces.
Some local campaigns and resources to help connect & build solidarity and hope:
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Some local campaigns and resources to help connect & build solidarity and hope:
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/10...
No to Arms, Yes to Peace
People of faith joined others to resist the arms trade this Sept, and opportunities to resist continue Sat(20th Sept) and beyond.
🪧 DSEI: from pilgrimage to blockade
🎉 SDSC: an important win on the road to peace
🚫 Lakenheath: No to Nukes
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/09...
People of faith joined others to resist the arms trade this Sept, and opportunities to resist continue Sat(20th Sept) and beyond.
🪧 DSEI: from pilgrimage to blockade
🎉 SDSC: an important win on the road to peace
🚫 Lakenheath: No to Nukes
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/09...
September 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
No to Arms, Yes to Peace
People of faith joined others to resist the arms trade this Sept, and opportunities to resist continue Sat(20th Sept) and beyond.
🪧 DSEI: from pilgrimage to blockade
🎉 SDSC: an important win on the road to peace
🚫 Lakenheath: No to Nukes
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/09...
People of faith joined others to resist the arms trade this Sept, and opportunities to resist continue Sat(20th Sept) and beyond.
🪧 DSEI: from pilgrimage to blockade
🎉 SDSC: an important win on the road to peace
🚫 Lakenheath: No to Nukes
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/09...
Opportunities to take action against the DSEI arms fair, include:
✒️ 'Drop DSEI' online action with @caatuk.bsky.social
🚶 Peace Pilgrimage 1-8 Sept
⛺ Peace Camp as DSEI sets up 1-7 Sept
🕯️ Witness as the Arms Fair begins 8-12 Sept
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/08...
✒️ 'Drop DSEI' online action with @caatuk.bsky.social
🚶 Peace Pilgrimage 1-8 Sept
⛺ Peace Camp as DSEI sets up 1-7 Sept
🕯️ Witness as the Arms Fair begins 8-12 Sept
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/08...
August 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Opportunities to take action against the DSEI arms fair, include:
✒️ 'Drop DSEI' online action with @caatuk.bsky.social
🚶 Peace Pilgrimage 1-8 Sept
⛺ Peace Camp as DSEI sets up 1-7 Sept
🕯️ Witness as the Arms Fair begins 8-12 Sept
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/08...
✒️ 'Drop DSEI' online action with @caatuk.bsky.social
🚶 Peace Pilgrimage 1-8 Sept
⛺ Peace Camp as DSEI sets up 1-7 Sept
🕯️ Witness as the Arms Fair begins 8-12 Sept
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/08...
War Starts Here - let's stop it here
For four days in September, the international weapons industry plans to set up shop in London at a huge arms fair, DSEI.
Read more about DSEI, the arms trade, and how you can take action: peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/08...
#StopDSEI #armstrade
For four days in September, the international weapons industry plans to set up shop in London at a huge arms fair, DSEI.
Read more about DSEI, the arms trade, and how you can take action: peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/08...
#StopDSEI #armstrade
August 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
War Starts Here - let's stop it here
For four days in September, the international weapons industry plans to set up shop in London at a huge arms fair, DSEI.
Read more about DSEI, the arms trade, and how you can take action: peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/08...
#StopDSEI #armstrade
For four days in September, the international weapons industry plans to set up shop in London at a huge arms fair, DSEI.
Read more about DSEI, the arms trade, and how you can take action: peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/08...
#StopDSEI #armstrade
Saturday 21st June
Refugees Welcome March
11am meet at Moseley Exchange
A walk of welcome with messages of solidarity, arriving at…
Celebrating Sanctuary
12-6pm at Midlands Arts Centre
macbirmingham.co.uk/events/refug...
Refugees Welcome March
11am meet at Moseley Exchange
A walk of welcome with messages of solidarity, arriving at…
Celebrating Sanctuary
12-6pm at Midlands Arts Centre
macbirmingham.co.uk/events/refug...
June 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Saturday 21st June
Refugees Welcome March
11am meet at Moseley Exchange
A walk of welcome with messages of solidarity, arriving at…
Celebrating Sanctuary
12-6pm at Midlands Arts Centre
macbirmingham.co.uk/events/refug...
Refugees Welcome March
11am meet at Moseley Exchange
A walk of welcome with messages of solidarity, arriving at…
Celebrating Sanctuary
12-6pm at Midlands Arts Centre
macbirmingham.co.uk/events/refug...
We were delighted to welcome people to our #RefugeeWeek event w/ Birmingham City of Sanctuary, last night.
It was great to connect with people and think about how we can offer solidarity and welcome 🤝
There are still plenty of events to get involved in this week:
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/06...
It was great to connect with people and think about how we can offer solidarity and welcome 🤝
There are still plenty of events to get involved in this week:
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/06...
June 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We were delighted to welcome people to our #RefugeeWeek event w/ Birmingham City of Sanctuary, last night.
It was great to connect with people and think about how we can offer solidarity and welcome 🤝
There are still plenty of events to get involved in this week:
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/06...
It was great to connect with people and think about how we can offer solidarity and welcome 🤝
There are still plenty of events to get involved in this week:
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/06...
🌺 The Scent of Geranium, Animation, 5min
By using her own experience as an Iranian international student in the U.S., Farzaneh gives voice to the fears, doubts, and complex range of emotions that immigrants face and makes a powerful call for a more compassionate approach.
By using her own experience as an Iranian international student in the U.S., Farzaneh gives voice to the fears, doubts, and complex range of emotions that immigrants face and makes a powerful call for a more compassionate approach.
June 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🌺 The Scent of Geranium, Animation, 5min
By using her own experience as an Iranian international student in the U.S., Farzaneh gives voice to the fears, doubts, and complex range of emotions that immigrants face and makes a powerful call for a more compassionate approach.
By using her own experience as an Iranian international student in the U.S., Farzaneh gives voice to the fears, doubts, and complex range of emotions that immigrants face and makes a powerful call for a more compassionate approach.
📼 Journey Mercies, Drama, 15 mins
This personal story reflects on cultural identity, grief, and the meaning of “home.” Captured in the nostalgic VHS aesthetic of classic Nollywood, it beautifully portrays the immigrant experience and the deep longing for belonging.
This personal story reflects on cultural identity, grief, and the meaning of “home.” Captured in the nostalgic VHS aesthetic of classic Nollywood, it beautifully portrays the immigrant experience and the deep longing for belonging.
June 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
📼 Journey Mercies, Drama, 15 mins
This personal story reflects on cultural identity, grief, and the meaning of “home.” Captured in the nostalgic VHS aesthetic of classic Nollywood, it beautifully portrays the immigrant experience and the deep longing for belonging.
This personal story reflects on cultural identity, grief, and the meaning of “home.” Captured in the nostalgic VHS aesthetic of classic Nollywood, it beautifully portrays the immigrant experience and the deep longing for belonging.
⛑️ Los Commandos, Doc, 30 mins
Due to gang & police violence, El Salvador has the world's highest murder rate. Emergency medical unit, Los Comandos de Salvamento, take a stand against this reign of terror.
16yo Mimi must decide if she will stay in the country or risk her life helping others.
Due to gang & police violence, El Salvador has the world's highest murder rate. Emergency medical unit, Los Comandos de Salvamento, take a stand against this reign of terror.
16yo Mimi must decide if she will stay in the country or risk her life helping others.
June 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
⛑️ Los Commandos, Doc, 30 mins
Due to gang & police violence, El Salvador has the world's highest murder rate. Emergency medical unit, Los Comandos de Salvamento, take a stand against this reign of terror.
16yo Mimi must decide if she will stay in the country or risk her life helping others.
Due to gang & police violence, El Salvador has the world's highest murder rate. Emergency medical unit, Los Comandos de Salvamento, take a stand against this reign of terror.
16yo Mimi must decide if she will stay in the country or risk her life helping others.
Four short films, plus speakers
⛑️ Los Commandos: 30min doc from El Salvador
📼 Journey Mercies: 15min drama in Nollywood style
🌺 The Scent of Geranium: 5min animation
🔑 The Door is Always Open: 2 min animation from the Moomins!
More details: peacehub.org.uk/events/refug...
⛑️ Los Commandos: 30min doc from El Salvador
📼 Journey Mercies: 15min drama in Nollywood style
🌺 The Scent of Geranium: 5min animation
🔑 The Door is Always Open: 2 min animation from the Moomins!
More details: peacehub.org.uk/events/refug...
June 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Four short films, plus speakers
⛑️ Los Commandos: 30min doc from El Salvador
📼 Journey Mercies: 15min drama in Nollywood style
🌺 The Scent of Geranium: 5min animation
🔑 The Door is Always Open: 2 min animation from the Moomins!
More details: peacehub.org.uk/events/refug...
⛑️ Los Commandos: 30min doc from El Salvador
📼 Journey Mercies: 15min drama in Nollywood style
🌺 The Scent of Geranium: 5min animation
🔑 The Door is Always Open: 2 min animation from the Moomins!
More details: peacehub.org.uk/events/refug...
👥 ‘Defeating Narratives of Division’ a training course from the Ella Baker School of Organising.
Thursdays 22nd May to 5th June 9:30am - 4:30pm.
The training is free and open to all representatives from organisations and activists in Birmingham.
www.ellabakerorganising.org.uk/dnod-pilot-b...
Thursdays 22nd May to 5th June 9:30am - 4:30pm.
The training is free and open to all representatives from organisations and activists in Birmingham.
www.ellabakerorganising.org.uk/dnod-pilot-b...
April 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
👥 ‘Defeating Narratives of Division’ a training course from the Ella Baker School of Organising.
Thursdays 22nd May to 5th June 9:30am - 4:30pm.
The training is free and open to all representatives from organisations and activists in Birmingham.
www.ellabakerorganising.org.uk/dnod-pilot-b...
Thursdays 22nd May to 5th June 9:30am - 4:30pm.
The training is free and open to all representatives from organisations and activists in Birmingham.
www.ellabakerorganising.org.uk/dnod-pilot-b...
🌍 GrassRoutes Connect: Tues 6th May 7pm online.
18-35 years old? Interested in eco-action?
Connect up with young Birmingham faith-based eco-activists (event by Footsteps, Faiths for a Low-Carbon Future)
footstepsbcf.org.uk/events/grass...
18-35 years old? Interested in eco-action?
Connect up with young Birmingham faith-based eco-activists (event by Footsteps, Faiths for a Low-Carbon Future)
footstepsbcf.org.uk/events/grass...
April 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🌍 GrassRoutes Connect: Tues 6th May 7pm online.
18-35 years old? Interested in eco-action?
Connect up with young Birmingham faith-based eco-activists (event by Footsteps, Faiths for a Low-Carbon Future)
footstepsbcf.org.uk/events/grass...
18-35 years old? Interested in eco-action?
Connect up with young Birmingham faith-based eco-activists (event by Footsteps, Faiths for a Low-Carbon Future)
footstepsbcf.org.uk/events/grass...
🏳️⚧️ Birmingham stands together to back Trans Liberation -
this Saturday (26th April) 6pm.
Birmingham AIDS & HIV Memorial, Hurst Street.
Bring flags, banners, placards and love.
this Saturday (26th April) 6pm.
Birmingham AIDS & HIV Memorial, Hurst Street.
Bring flags, banners, placards and love.
April 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🏳️⚧️ Birmingham stands together to back Trans Liberation -
this Saturday (26th April) 6pm.
Birmingham AIDS & HIV Memorial, Hurst Street.
Bring flags, banners, placards and love.
this Saturday (26th April) 6pm.
Birmingham AIDS & HIV Memorial, Hurst Street.
Bring flags, banners, placards and love.
Opportunities for action in Brum in the coming weeks:
This Sat: Trans solidarity 🏳️⚧️
Weds 6th May: interfaith youth for eco-action 🌍
May-June Defeating Narratives of Division 👥
This Sat: Trans solidarity 🏳️⚧️
Weds 6th May: interfaith youth for eco-action 🌍
May-June Defeating Narratives of Division 👥
April 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Opportunities for action in Brum in the coming weeks:
This Sat: Trans solidarity 🏳️⚧️
Weds 6th May: interfaith youth for eco-action 🌍
May-June Defeating Narratives of Division 👥
This Sat: Trans solidarity 🏳️⚧️
Weds 6th May: interfaith youth for eco-action 🌍
May-June Defeating Narratives of Division 👥
Changemakers Forum Thu 3 April, 6.30 for 7pm
at the Priory Rooms, Birmingham
Join the Ella Baker School of Organising and organisers from across different social justice movements to dig into how we become more effective Changemakers.
🎟️ actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/changemakers-birmingham
at the Priory Rooms, Birmingham
Join the Ella Baker School of Organising and organisers from across different social justice movements to dig into how we become more effective Changemakers.
🎟️ actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/changemakers-birmingham
March 6, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Changemakers Forum Thu 3 April, 6.30 for 7pm
at the Priory Rooms, Birmingham
Join the Ella Baker School of Organising and organisers from across different social justice movements to dig into how we become more effective Changemakers.
🎟️ actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/changemakers-birmingham
at the Priory Rooms, Birmingham
Join the Ella Baker School of Organising and organisers from across different social justice movements to dig into how we become more effective Changemakers.
🎟️ actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/changemakers-birmingham
When have you experienced peace? 🕊
What keeps you hopeful? 🕯
Thanks to everyone who joined our 10th anniversary celebration last week!
We loved your contributions to our peace tree, and discussions around how we can work together for peace in Birmingham.
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/02...
What keeps you hopeful? 🕯
Thanks to everyone who joined our 10th anniversary celebration last week!
We loved your contributions to our peace tree, and discussions around how we can work together for peace in Birmingham.
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/02...
March 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
When have you experienced peace? 🕊
What keeps you hopeful? 🕯
Thanks to everyone who joined our 10th anniversary celebration last week!
We loved your contributions to our peace tree, and discussions around how we can work together for peace in Birmingham.
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/02...
What keeps you hopeful? 🕯
Thanks to everyone who joined our 10th anniversary celebration last week!
We loved your contributions to our peace tree, and discussions around how we can work together for peace in Birmingham.
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/02...
"Peace is the dream of a shared human soul..." 💡
Poem by Robert Montgomery lit up at Hippodrome Square each evening from now until Saturday.
Poem by Robert Montgomery lit up at Hippodrome Square each evening from now until Saturday.
February 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
"Peace is the dream of a shared human soul..." 💡
Poem by Robert Montgomery lit up at Hippodrome Square each evening from now until Saturday.
Poem by Robert Montgomery lit up at Hippodrome Square each evening from now until Saturday.
We’re excited to welcome you to celebrate 10 years of encouraging action for peace, and looking forward to sharing ideas about building peace together as we begin our new way of working.
6:30 Tea, cake & chat
7:00 Looking back, looking forward
6:30 Tea, cake & chat
7:00 Looking back, looking forward
February 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We’re excited to welcome you to celebrate 10 years of encouraging action for peace, and looking forward to sharing ideas about building peace together as we begin our new way of working.
6:30 Tea, cake & chat
7:00 Looking back, looking forward
6:30 Tea, cake & chat
7:00 Looking back, looking forward
Are you a Changemaker? ✊
Changemakers Forum
20th Mar 2025, 6:30 for 7pm
at The Priory Rooms, Bull St, Birmingham, B4 6AF
Join organisers from across different social justice movements to dig into how we become more effective Changemakers.
www.ellabakerorganising.org.uk/changemakers
Changemakers Forum
20th Mar 2025, 6:30 for 7pm
at The Priory Rooms, Bull St, Birmingham, B4 6AF
Join organisers from across different social justice movements to dig into how we become more effective Changemakers.
www.ellabakerorganising.org.uk/changemakers
February 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Are you a Changemaker? ✊
Changemakers Forum
20th Mar 2025, 6:30 for 7pm
at The Priory Rooms, Bull St, Birmingham, B4 6AF
Join organisers from across different social justice movements to dig into how we become more effective Changemakers.
www.ellabakerorganising.org.uk/changemakers
Changemakers Forum
20th Mar 2025, 6:30 for 7pm
at The Priory Rooms, Bull St, Birmingham, B4 6AF
Join organisers from across different social justice movements to dig into how we become more effective Changemakers.
www.ellabakerorganising.org.uk/changemakers
We have two exciting events coming up this spring in central Birmingham and will be sharing more events (including online and around the city) in the coming months.
We’re also supporting other events this month in Birmingham and Walsall.
Give us a follow to stay in touch and hear more!
We’re also supporting other events this month in Birmingham and Walsall.
Give us a follow to stay in touch and hear more!
January 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We have two exciting events coming up this spring in central Birmingham and will be sharing more events (including online and around the city) in the coming months.
We’re also supporting other events this month in Birmingham and Walsall.
Give us a follow to stay in touch and hear more!
We’re also supporting other events this month in Birmingham and Walsall.
Give us a follow to stay in touch and hear more!
Happy New Year from Peace Hub!
Here’s to a hopeful 2025, encouraging action for peace!
For us, 2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter, as we start bringing our work encouraging action for peace out into Birmingham’s communities.
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/01...
Here’s to a hopeful 2025, encouraging action for peace!
For us, 2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter, as we start bringing our work encouraging action for peace out into Birmingham’s communities.
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/01...
January 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Happy New Year from Peace Hub!
Here’s to a hopeful 2025, encouraging action for peace!
For us, 2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter, as we start bringing our work encouraging action for peace out into Birmingham’s communities.
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/01...
Here’s to a hopeful 2025, encouraging action for peace!
For us, 2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter, as we start bringing our work encouraging action for peace out into Birmingham’s communities.
peacehub.org.uk/news/2025/01...
Happy Christmas from Peace Hub!
Thanks to everyone who has taken action with us throughout 2024, and indeed over the past decade.
Drop-ins are now closed – join us in 2025 for events and activities to explore Peace & Social Justice!
peacehub.org.uk/news/2024/12...
Thanks to everyone who has taken action with us throughout 2024, and indeed over the past decade.
Drop-ins are now closed – join us in 2025 for events and activities to explore Peace & Social Justice!
peacehub.org.uk/news/2024/12...
December 19, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Happy Christmas from Peace Hub!
Thanks to everyone who has taken action with us throughout 2024, and indeed over the past decade.
Drop-ins are now closed – join us in 2025 for events and activities to explore Peace & Social Justice!
peacehub.org.uk/news/2024/12...
Thanks to everyone who has taken action with us throughout 2024, and indeed over the past decade.
Drop-ins are now closed – join us in 2025 for events and activities to explore Peace & Social Justice!
peacehub.org.uk/news/2024/12...
Last chance to drop in! 🍵
Thurs 19th Dec will be the final drop-in day at Peace Hub.
Join us for a cuppa this week to toast 10 years of encouraging action for peace. We're open 11am–5pm Tues 17, Weds 18, Thurs 19.
Follow to keep in touch & get involved in 2025!
peacehub.org.uk/news/2024/12...
Thurs 19th Dec will be the final drop-in day at Peace Hub.
Join us for a cuppa this week to toast 10 years of encouraging action for peace. We're open 11am–5pm Tues 17, Weds 18, Thurs 19.
Follow to keep in touch & get involved in 2025!
peacehub.org.uk/news/2024/12...
December 17, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Last chance to drop in! 🍵
Thurs 19th Dec will be the final drop-in day at Peace Hub.
Join us for a cuppa this week to toast 10 years of encouraging action for peace. We're open 11am–5pm Tues 17, Weds 18, Thurs 19.
Follow to keep in touch & get involved in 2025!
peacehub.org.uk/news/2024/12...
Thurs 19th Dec will be the final drop-in day at Peace Hub.
Join us for a cuppa this week to toast 10 years of encouraging action for peace. We're open 11am–5pm Tues 17, Weds 18, Thurs 19.
Follow to keep in touch & get involved in 2025!
peacehub.org.uk/news/2024/12...