The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker-founded organization that promotes peace, social justice, and humanitarian service. Established in 1917, it works domestically and internationally to advance nonviolence, human rights, and economic and social justice through advocacy, education, and direct service programs.
AFSC typically pursues policies related to peacebuilding and conflict resolution, immigration reform, criminal justice reform, racial equity, economic justice, and protection of civil and human rights.
The organization is primarily funded through individual donations, foundation grants, and contributions from faith-based communities.
Affiliated with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and collaborates with various peace and social justice coalitions and interfaith organizations.
Non-profit organization
