A Quaker charity that has been translating Quaker values of peace, equality, truth and simplicity into action in NI since the 1970s.
Joined July 2020
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11 Mar 2025
As a charity committed to peace, truth, and equality, we have decided to pause our engagement here indefinitely. The owner’s posture and increasing disinformation and hate are inconsistent with our values. We have moved over to Bluesky - find us there @quakerservice.bsky.social
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Over the past 17 months, we've delivered food, water, hygiene kits, and other life-saving aid to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Now we are preparing for the next phase of our emergency response. Read more from AFSC’s Kerri Kennedy. bit.ly/436jjyM
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President Trump has called for the mass expulsion of Palestinians and a U.S. takeover of Gaza. This would be a U.S.-led ethnic cleansing and colonization of Palestine. We must do everything in our power to prevent these atrocities and any further violence. bit.ly/4jPasaz
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4 Feb 2025
Hi Folks - we are looking for new Board members for our trading company Quaker Care Ltd. All retweets appreciated. Full details of the role and skills needed at the link here - shorturl.at/szVyn
Thank you very much! #SocialEnterprise #Trustees
ALT Quaker Care Ltd advert for Trustees https://shorturl.at/szVyn
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Quaker Service retweeted
30 Dec 2024
Board Chair Max Murray & Probation Chief Executive Amanda Stewart congratulate Probation Officer Siobhan McElnea who has been recognised in the New Year Honours with a BEM #Honours
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23 Dec 2024
Our offices will close today for the Christmas holidays and we will return to work on Thursday 2nd January 2025. We wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas and new year.
ALT A dove with the caption, oppose war - wage peace
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18 Dec 2024
We are very grateful for the huge collection from @FSLnews for our annual appeal and to Belfast Friends for helping us pack and organise donations. 67 hampers of varying sizes are being distributed to support 108 adults and 139 children across Belfast this Christmas.
ALT Belfast Friends at Frederick Street Meeting House organising the 2024 hamper appeal.
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Quaker Service retweeted
16 Dec 2024
Two new job roles in our Northern Ireland office 🚨
Are you passionate about delivering change?
Do you have experience of working on antipoverty issues?
Are you a team player who can work with colleagues across the sector in NI?
Sounds like you? Read this thread 🔽 1/3
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Quaker Service retweeted
2 Dec 2024
Get your #ChristmasShopping underway at the FESTIVE FUNDRAISER in Rathfarnham Quaker Meeting House, 62 Crannagh Road, Dublin 14, THIS SATURDAY 7th December!
Call in anytime 11am -2.30pm & choose from crafts, art, books, gifts, toys, plants, cakes, jams, chutneys & hand-knits!
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Quaker Service retweeted
21 Nov 2024
JOIN US for a Christmas Craft Fair in South Belfast Quaker Meeting, 22 Marlborough Park North, BT9 6JH, on Saturday 30th November from 10am to 12 noon!
All proceeds will go to @QuakerServiceNI and the Frederick Street Hub.
#QuakersIreland #FaithInAction
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8 Nov 2024
Thank you to South Belfast and Frederick Street Friends for organising one of our favourite events of the year. Always some creative crafts and tasty treats to tempt one and all.
ALT Craft Fair poster - Nov 30th 10am, South Belfast Quaker Meeting House
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7 Nov 2024
11 years ago Quaker Service became the first employer in NI to become an accredited Living Wage employer. This means that we pay wages based on the real cost of living and not just the government defined minimum. It is the #Fair thing to do. #LivingWageWeek @AdviceNI
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Quaker Service retweeted
6 Nov 2024
Did you know EcoQuakers Ireland devised a series of eco queries to encourage people to consider how they can adapt eco habits into their everyday lives?
See our website to find out more >> buff.ly/40x7kt4
#QuakersIreland #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #FaithInAction
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5 Nov 2024
White Poppies are now available at The Quaker Shop, Lisburn Rd.
“We utterly deny all outward wars and strife, and fighting with outward weapons, for any end or under any pretence whatsoever; this is our testimony to the whole world.”
Quaker Peace testimony, 1660
ALT White poppy from Peace Pledge Union
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Quaker Service retweeted
1 Nov 2024
Editorial in today’s @irish_news in support of the sector - proper support and acknowledgment needed and must be reflected in the draft Programme for Government.
@niexecutive
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28 Oct 2024
RT @UNLazzarini: The vote by the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) against @UNRWA this evening is unprecedented and sets a dangerous precedent.…
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Quaker Service retweeted
22 Oct 2024
Tomorrow 6pm #Belfast Stop the Extermination of North Gaza. #FreePalestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
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Quaker Service retweeted
13 Oct 2024
Would you like to help create a vibrant Quaker hub in Belfast?
Head over to our website to find out how you can contribute to this exciting initiative >> quakers-in-ireland.ie/2024/1…
#QuakersIreland #QuakersBelfast #FaithInAction
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🎉 Join us for Living Wage NI's first #LivingWageWeek celebration!
📅 Tues 5 Nov: bit.ly/LWW5Nov2024
📅 Fri 8 Nov: bit.ly/LWW8Nov2024
Are you a #LivingWage employer? Come celebrate with us! Not accredited yet? Here about the benefits of being a Living Wage Employer!
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