Blog
A place for insight, analysis and action.
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11 September 2024
Keeping immigration detention centres closed
by Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network
Bridget Walker highlights the need to keep immigration detention centres closed and shares what Friends can do to help.
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21 March 2024
And Still We Rise: building collective action in the face of multiple crises
by Rebecca WalkerWoo
On Saturday 24 February 2024, Friends House in London opened its doors for War on Want's 'And Still We Rise' climate justice festival. Rebecca WalkerWoo shares some reflections on the day.
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4 October 2023
Reparations: addressing harm and restoring right relationships
by Ginny Baumann
As Quakers consider next steps on reparations, Ginny Baumann of Streatham and Brixton Meeting suggests we address the harms we have inherited alongside working to be 'good ancestors' on the decisive issue for our times: climate justice.
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8 February 2023
Land reform in Scotland
by Andrew Tomlinson
Andrew Tomlinson looks at land use and ownership in Scotland and whether new proposals will lead to fair and sustainable land reform.
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18 October 2022
Quaker Housing Trust: practical approaches to housing need
by Jennifer Allott
Established in 1967, Quaker Housing Trust (QHT) takes practical action to address homelessness. Jennifer Allott explains why its work remains just as urgent today.
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5 April 2022
Communities of belonging: supporting young refugees in Bristol
by Kirsty Philbrick
Kirsty Philbrick shares how Welcome Youth Sessions have been supporting young refugees in Bristol.
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23 June 2021
Racial injustice and the Policing Bill
by Teresa Parker
Teresa Parker explains how the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will deepen racial inequality in the criminal justice system, and shares action you can take.
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29 April 2021
Taking action on climate – and beyond
by Rebecca WalkerWoo
Our new social action resource focuses on key climate justice moments this year but is also useful for anyone looking to make change happen, says Rebecca Woo.
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8 April 2021
How Quakers can respond to the government's new immigration plan
by Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network
The Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network explore the UK government's new immigration plan and outline what Quakers can do to respond.
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12 February 2021
Getting to the root of things: peace, crime and justice
by Teresa Parker
Teresa Parker explores how the radicalism of the Quaker peace testimony can be found in today's Build Back Better campaign.
