Why is QCEA Working on Peace?
The Quaker concern for peace derives from a belief in the unique value of individuals. The worldwide Quaker tradition of peace has evolved over three hundred and fifty years, and the peace testimonies remain a guide and inspiration for activism to the present day. More information on the Quaker Peace Testimony.

Quakers believe conflict should be resolved through means which foster mutual understanding of needs at the earliest stage, and which therefore make violence unnecessary. Quakers also believe that violence does not lead to sustainable conflict transformation and that it therefore does not solve problems in the long term, even if it appears to be solving a problem in the short term.

There are Quaker projects worldwide promoting peace, working at the international, national and grass-roots levels. Many Quaker organisations, some of which have a primary or core focus on work relating to peacebuilding and conflict prevention are listed at http://www.quaker.org/#2.

If you have any questions relating to this programme, please contact QCEA

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