AFSC Midwest

This is the final week to apply to join in this year's Quaker UN Summer School! QUNO operates this program to offer emerging professionals opportunities to engage with international affairs that promote peace. Learn more and apply by 31 March: quno.org/timeline/2025/…

Our staffer Jennifer Piper was recently interviewed about this moment and the history of work for human rights in Colorado coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/03/06/jen…

A world in turmoil needs the next generation of peaceful leaders. Gain valuable experience in working within the international system to address global issues at the Quaker UN Summer School! Learn more and apply by 31 March: quno.org/timeline/2025/…

During the COVID pandemic, migrant farmworkers risked their lives to feed people across the U.S. Today, our officials must do all that they can to keep farmworkers and all our community members safe from deportation. Read more in the Fresno Bee. bit.ly/40Yr7jA

Honored to join @afsc_org’s incredible #Denver team in celebrating 70 years of vital immigration work. This milestone is a call to action. We will #persist in standing for the dignity and rights of all immigrants! #ImmigrantRights #QuakerAction

One simple way we can show solidarity with immigrants is to promote messages of love, dignity, and welcome for all. Download our posters and take them to protests, vigils, and other events. bit.ly/4ghHrS8

Redesignating #TPSforHonduras and #TPSforNicaragua would protect individuals who are integral to our communities. Our communities are stronger with immigrants. @POTUS & @DHSgov act quickly to expand and extend #TPSjustice for Honduras and Nicaragua.

Check the latest @CitationsPod News Brief for our conversation with @AFSC_org's @joyce_afsc about this! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new…

Earlier this week, the U.S. announced its determination that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had committed genocide in Sudan. The U.S. must do everything in its power to peacefully bring an end to the violence. Send a message to Congress today! bit.ly/4gNyReJ

The AFSC Midwest Digest for January 2025 features a 2024 review of peacebuilding work in St. Louis and healing justice work in the Twin Cities. afsc.org/sites/default/…

In recent years, farmers in New Mexico have faced intensifying heat, drought, and wildfires due to climate change. With support from AFSC, dozens of farmers are adapting to this new reality. Learn how we're building farm resilience to climate change. afsc.org/news/new-mexic…

As we commemorate International Migrants Day we present ATESTIGUAR an, observational documentary portraying the Solidarity Aid Station that has been operating at the Whiskey 8 Open-Air Detention Site in San Ysidro, California. youtu.be/tUeFW-TYLN0?si… via @YouTube

This week the Israeli army has escalated its deadly bombing campaign on Lebanon, killing over 620 people and wounding thousands. @afsc_org condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon, calls for U.S. arms embargo and permanent cease-fire. bit.ly/3zCCaVT

Are you feeling nervous about the upcoming US general election? Wondering what Quakers can do to prevent election violence and stand up for democracy in these tense times? Join us for a live discussion with Diane Randall, former General Secretary for Friends Committee on National Legislation, and Emily Provance, Quaker minister and leader of election violence prevention programs, for ideas and encouragement. Thee Quaker Podcast host Georgia Sparling will moderate. Tues, Oct 1, 7 pm EST. Register for free! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Check out this AFSC Pan Valley Institute ArteVism Cultural Organizer opportunity in Fresno: recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1068/JobBoa…

5 things to know about escalation in the Middle East afsc.org/news/5-things-…

Thanks to @ColoradoBRT @CIRCimmigrant @josefkorbel @ACLUofColorado @ColoradoFiscal and @cfirofafsc for hosing this amazing #peoplesForum on #immigration #asylum #rootcauses #BorderCrisis #registryact #newwayforward. The recording is here if you missed it fb.watch/uFV6nPOULf/

At last night's forum we discussed paths to a #NewWayForward on immigration policy. @POTUS and @VP could chart a different path, by recognizing the harm of our 1990's lawss and endorsing this bill and #registry.

AFSC San Diego and partner organizations are looking forward to once again welcoming to SD the Statewide Pilgrimage to End Immigration Detention.  We are building power to shut down the Otay Mesa Detention Center. We invite the San Diego Community to join us and La Lucha Sigue!

How do we mark #InternationalPeaceDay in a time of genocide? @joyce_afsc reflects on the history of #PeaceDay and the long struggle for peace in Palestine and around the world. #CeasefireNOW #ArmsEmbargoNow truthout.org/articles/how-d…