Sometimes everything changes in the space of a day.
It can happen when a natural disaster strikes, wiping out crops or homes. It can happen in the context of war, when a family is displaced, fleeing bombs and gunshots.
A community in Gaza receives precious supplies from our team, and war-weary children attend their first class in a makeshift school.
An immigrant wins their court case with help from an AFSC attorney and is joyfully reunited with loved ones.
A community succeeds in getting a policy passed, and families breathe a sigh of relief, knowing they will be able to access needed food benefits in the summer months.