Faith groups should prioritise amplifying the stories of frontline communities impacted by climate breakdown. This was one of the conclusions that came out of an interfaith climate…
Quakers are among those campaigning against an electronic arms fair that is to take place in Liverpool in October.
Twenty Quakers from Henley Meeting gathered last month to unveil a plaque for their peace tree. The plaque bears a quotation from John Greenleaf Whittier, saying: ‘Love shall…
Quaker Social Action (QSA) has highlighted the prevalence of male mental health struggles, as it launches an online wellbeing course for men.
A Church of England report into the UK’s housing crisis has highlighted a partly Quaker-funded housing initiative in its pledge to build affordable homes on church land.
Quaker Social Action (QSA) has said that it will not run a winter shelter in 2021, or in the future, due to the risks. ‘We acknowledge all that was achieved by QHA [Quaker…
A Northumberland village has paid tribute to a Quaker who helped foster community relations. Local people planted a flower bed in Shilbottle in honour of Mike McPhun, who lived in…
Quakers in Britain no longer use the term ‘net zero’ in advocacy and campaigning work, a staff member has said.
Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) and Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) have contributed to a new United Nations report into systemic racism.
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