Explore AFSC's history and share stories

Place

Young men and women sitting together in a circle of chairs, one table in front of two people.

1950s -- present

Peace building in Africa

From emergency relief to long-term engagement

I was an Intern

The story I want to tell is about the women in Nalunya

I was a Volunteer

I was a Relative

1940s -- present

Creating connections in Asia

Opening doors and working toward peaceful solutions

Laurel Hoskins Quarton

I am a Relative

Long Branch, NJ

I am a Supporter

It was eye opening, how could we let these things happen?

I was a Volunteer

Terry Hoskins Michel

I was a Participant

I was a Staff Member

1950s -- present

Peace building in Latin America and the Caribbean

Restoring civil society, defending human rights

I was an Intern

Rough Ready, CA

I was a Participant

Ana Avilés Avilés

I am a Volunteer

Victoria Leonardo

I am a Staff Member

Joselyne Villela

I am a Volunteer

Four young people engage in animated conversation while seated at a table.

1950s -- present

Middle East Peace Building

Challenging policies and amplifying local voices for change

I was a Staff Member

I was an Intern

I was a Staff Member

"AFSC is like a river that flows and forges new paths."

I am a Supporter

I was a Volunteer

Women work the soil in a field.

1950s -- present

One-to-one diplomacy in Europe

AFSC brings opponents together to till the soil of peace

In 1980 AFSC and the Baptists co-led a Peace Tour to the Soviet Union.

Harrisville, NH

I was a Participant

I was a Staff Member

Davorin Brdanovic

I was a Staff Member