American Friends Service Committee
Kathleen McQuillen
4211 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515)274-4851
(515) 274-2003 (FAX)
afscdesm@afsc.org
http://www.afsc.org/central/dsm.html
Central Mission of the Organization:
To build communities of inclusion - both political and economic. To promote an ethic wherein human rights, justice and peace are the reality. Based upon Quaker principles of non-violence.
History of the Organization:
1917: AFSC founded to provide refugee support in Europe during World War I.
1970: Formed Iowa office. Focus on Latin America, Asia and race relations.
1990s: Focus on economic justice, militarism and immigration.
International Issues and Focus:
Peace.
Economic justice.
Immigration.
Events and Programs Sponsored:
Immigrant rights workshops.
Labor-Faith Coalition.
Peace-building educational campaigns.
Membership:
AFSC is not a membership organization, but welcomes contributions by concerned individuals.