Actions on concerns
At the 2023 annual gathering, we established working groups in our areas of concern.
Friendly Economics
Present economic and financial systems have caused the crises that humanity is now facing -- climate, inequality, environment, migration. Not only are these current systems unsustainable, but their effects are increasingly destructive for the planet and its people. There is no viable tomorrow on our current trajectory.
Friendly Economics seeks to envision what an economic system based on spiritual values might look like, and what steps we as ordinary people might take to achieve it. We, a group of Friends (Quakers), invite Friends worldwide as well as other faith groups to join us in this work.
Peace Not War
The Peace not War Social Action Group was established by Switzerland Yearly Meeting to discern, stimulate and coordinate Swiss Friends’ efforts toward ending war and violence (both personal and structural). Building on the Quaker Peace Testimony, we are seeking unique Quaker contributions to ending war and violence. Current efforts have focused on supporting conscientious objectors in the war in Ukraine and contributing to organisations that work across the Muslim and Jewish communities in the Middle East to achieve a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
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Quaker links
Quakers worldwide are actively working on issues of concern in the environment, social justice, and peace. Key to this work are linkages between Quakers via organisations, publications, and meetings.