Search results for 'Earth and Economy'

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Quakers help climate solutions grow

Updated 19 March 2025

Quakers in Britain have signed up to a new global initiative, the Green Investment Declaration, to fund a greener future.

Quakers help climate solutions grow

Past campaigns

Building a better economic system

Updated 4 March 2025

We work to create an economy that values people and the planet above profit. Alternatives to irresponsible capitalism are emerging all the time – and Quakers are bringing them into their local communities.

New economy

Recovering from the pandemic

Building back better resource

Updated 28 February 2025

Quakers have a long tradition of working to build a better world. This resource looks at how we can build a peaceful world which is underpinned by principles of equality and justice and how our faith can play a role in this.

Building back better Meeting for Learning series

News

Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves faith summit held at Friends House

Updated 27 February 2025

More than 150 people of diverse faiths gathered in London on Sunday, 23 February, to discuss how to work together to protect people and planet.

‘Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves’ faith summit held at Friends House

Blog

Reclaiming simplicity: focusing on the things that matter

Updated 27 February 2025

When I started working for Quakers in Britain six years ago, my personal emails were in pretty good shape, all read and mainly filed. Now they're all over the place, with 2,000 (and counting) still to be looked at.

Reclaiming simplicity: focusing on the things that matter

Quaker processes

Libraries and records

Updated 24 February 2025

Quakers have kept records faithfully since the very beginning of the Society. A meeting's library can be an excellent resource for those wishing to find out more about Quakerism or keep abreast of our faith and practice.

Libraries and records

News

Stop tinkering with tax rates and offer real reform to address poverty, charities tell Government

Updated 4 February 2025

As the Government announces a 2p cut in national insurance in its 2024 budget, Quakers have joined 90 other organisations in calling for real tax reform.

Stop tinkering with tax rates and offer real reform to address poverty, charities tell Government

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Quakers join global week of action urging insurers to withdraw fossil fuel coverage

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers and other faiths held a vigil outside Lloyd's of London this Monday, 26 February, urging them to use their power to bring about a safer, prosperous future for all.

Quakers join global week of action urging insurers to withdraw fossil fuel coverage

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Quaker organizations call for a ceasefire and humanitarian protections in Gaza

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers in Britain have joined American Friends Service Committee, Canadian Friends Service Committee, Friends Committee on National Legislation and the Quaker United Nations Office in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Quaker organisations call for a ceasefire and humanitarian protections in Gaza

News

Quaker Year of Climate Learning empowers environmental action

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers in Britain's year of exploring faith and climate justice has given participants a comprehensive grounding, fostering avenues for collective action.

Quaker Year of Climate Learning empowers environmental action