Quaker Action

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This is not an exhaustive list, only examples

Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs	Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs (QAAD) works in accordance with Quaker principles to address the widespread use and misuse of alcohol, prescribed and illegal drugs and gambling. It has a web site at www.qaad.org.uk.
Quaker Homeless Action	The objective of QHA is to alleviate the poverty and distress of homeless people in the UK. It has a web site at www.qha.org.uk.
Quaker Green Action	Quaker Green Action is a network exploring and promoting awareness of the need for a green lifestyle. It was formed in 1986 to provide a gathering point for Quaker members, attenders and others concerned with finding Quaker responses to the global ecological crisis. It has a web site at www.quakergreenaction.org.uk.
Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI)	This is a World Council of Churches (WCC) initiative which was established in 2002 in response to a call made by the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, and Palestinian and Israeli NGOs. The mission of the EAPPI is to accompany Palestinians and Israelis in their nonviolent actions and concerted advocacy efforts to end the occupation. More information at www.quaker.org.uk/eappi/
Peace and Disarmament	The Quaker testimonies to peace, equality, simplicity and truth are a challenge to alleviate suffering and seek positive social change. Quaker Peace and Social Witness (QPSW) promotes understanding of the Quaker commitment to peace and its expression in the world today. Working with other organisations, policy-makers and the public, we promote disarmament and challenge militarism. More can be found at www.quaker.org.uk.