American Friends Service Committee - GLBTQ Youth Program

Submitted by thehawke on Sun, 09/16/2007 - 18:45.
Synopsis: 
The American Friends Service Committee carries out service, development, social justice, and peace programs throughout the world.
Description: 

Founded by Quakers in 1917 to provide conscientious objectors with an opportunity to aid civilian war victims, AFSC's work attracts the support and partnership of people of many races, religions, and
cultures.

AFSC's work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. The organization's mission and achievements won worldwide recognition in 1947 when it accepted the Nobel Peace Prize with the British Friends Service Council on behalf of all Quakers.

The AFSC is directed by a Quaker board and staffed by Quakers and other people of faith who share the Friends' desire for peace and social justice.

The GLBTQ Youth Program develops the leadership of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth through internships, experiential learning and community involvement. The GLBTQ Youth Speakers Bureau
educates youth and youth serving agencies on the special needs and concerns of GLBT youth.

Address: 
814 NE 40th St.
Seattle, Washington 98105-6416 United States
Phone: 
1 206-632-0500
Website: 
AFSC - Seattle
Email: 
jfreeman@afsc.org




The Seattle LGBT Community Center mission is to provide opportunities and tools for LGBT individuals, organizations and communities that ensure their voices can be heard, included and affirmed; to be a place to engage, organize and effect change.