SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025

Weekend Reading

Hi Friend,

After two years of genocide, a ceasefire agreement has been reached in Gaza. AFSC welcomes this critical first step while recognizing we must keep pushing for justice and accountability. For two years, we have called for an end to Israeli attacks, the release of all people held captive, and full humanitarian access to Gaza. We are grateful to everyone around the world who has organized, protested, and demanded an end to the genocide—despite repression. And we stand with our staff and all Palestinians in Gaza who have survived the unimaginable.

Yet even as we embrace this agreement, we know that a ceasefire is just the beginning on the path toward justice. Read more from AFSC’s Nusaiba Mubarak. [link removed]

HUMANITARIAN RELIEF

Children in Gaza reclaim the right to learn [link removed]
By Serena

All children have the right to learn and grow in safety. But over the past two years, children in Gaza have been deprived of that right. Since July, AFSC and partners have provided learning spaces where children can feel safe, learn, and experience moments of normalcy. So far, we have reached over 900 children. We plan to reach hundreds more in the months ahead. Read more from AFSC staff member Serena. [link removed]

TAKE ACTION

Tell Congress: Stop illegal military airstrikes in the Caribbean [link removed]

Since Sept. 2, the U.S. has bombed at least four boats in the Caribbean, killing at least 21 people. These actions are illegal. Only Congress—not the executive branch—has the power to authorize military action. As a Quaker organization committed to peace and justice, we oppose violence in all its forms. Join us to tell Congress to stop these attacks and reaffirm its war powers authority. [link removed] To learn more, read this article from AFSC's Mike Merryman-Lotze. [link removed]

JOIN US

New book launch “Displaced in Gaza” [link removed] (Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m. ET/7:30 a.m. PT)

Join us for a virtual book launch of “Displaced in Gaza,” a powerful collection of testimonies from Palestinians who have faced genocide and displacement. The book includes firsthand accounts from students, mothers, fathers, grandparents, children, and educators. Beyond the suffering, these stories illustrate the humanity, resistance, hope, and the unbreakable bond between Palestinians and their homeland. “Displaced in Gaza” is a collaboration between AFSC and the Hashim Sani Center for Palestine Studies. Register now. [link removed]

No Kings mobilization [link removed] (Oct. 18)

Next Saturday, millions of people will once again mobilize for No Kings protests across the country. AFSC endorses this nonviolent day of action to stand up for democracy and reject authoritarianism. We hope you can join us. [link removed] Find an event near you [link removed] . As we exercise our free speech, it’s important we know how to keep ourselves and those around us safe. To learn more, check out our guide to protesting. [link removed]

Special thanks to our monthly donors, our Partners for Peace, for their ongoing support to make all our work possible.

DONATE [link removed]

American Friends Service Committee
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
United States

Facebook [link removed]
X (Twitter) [link removed]
Instagram [link removed]
News [link removed]

View this email as a webpage. [link removed]

If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe: [link removed] .
Update your AFSC email preferences [link removed]