'The transatlantic slave trade has ended but the way rich countries relate to Africa and the global south is still exploitative.' Photo: by Matheus Viana on Unsplash

‘We should not get hung up on mechanisms, but have a broad approach to making amends.’

Power redressing: Ann Floyd and Lee Taylor of QAIG

‘We should not get hung up on mechanisms, but have a broad approach to making amends.’

by Ann Floyd and Lee Taylor 16th September 2022

Members of Quaker Africa Interest Group (QAIG) welcome Britain Yearly Meeting’s (BYM) resolve to build on our decision to become an anti-racist church and look at ways to make meaningful reparation for historic failings. The issues have been referred to BYM trustees, to Meeting for Sufferings, and to Area Meetings for discussion and action.