American Friends of Combatants for Peace

Educational programming - collective-ed and speaking tours afcfp partnered with over fifteen organizations to host twelve international collective-ed events, connecting more than 16,800 participants across the u.s., israel, palestine, and six other countries with thought leaders on nonviolence, intersectional solidarity, and systemic justice. Starting october 6, afcfp co-led every life a universe, a three-day commemoration that drew more than 3,000 international attendees. Afcfp also coordinated two two-week u.s. Speaking tours with israeli and palestinian representatives from Combatants for Peace, reaching over twenty-five venues across six states and twelve cities, including universities, religious institutions, and community centers. Representatives shared their personal experiences and fostered dialogue on choosing Peace, humanity and justice over division and violence.

Awareness & grassroots engagement afcfp advanced public awareness and engagement efforts in the u.s. Through delegations and coalition partnerships. Afcfp co-organized a washigton, dc delegation of four israeli and palestinian representatives from Combatants for Peace who met with more than twenty congressional representatives and staffers to share personal testimonies and provide information about their joint nonviolent work for Peace. Afcfp also co-organized a delegation of u. s. community leaders who met with policymakers to share perspectives on Peace, human rights, and opportunities for constructive u.s. Engagement. In partnership with nine organizations, afcfp supported a coalition gathering in Washington, dc, which brought together hundreds of participants for public education and awareness-raising. Afcfp additionally coordinated congressional and public letters, signed by 50 lawmakers and more than 1,500 supporters, highlighting the importance of humanitarian relief, Peace, and a political solution.

Global community engagement & community building afcfp expanded international outreach through the joint memorial day ceremony and joint nakba rememberance ceremony. In 2024, afcfp recruited more than 100 peer sponsors, supported over 450 global satellite gatherings, and helped engage more than 195,000 participants worldwide. These ceremonies promoted collective grief, solidarity, and peacemaking through large-scale, accessible, and community-based programming. Afcfp also invested in grassroots infrastucture by hiring its first program manager, who strenghtened community partnerships and four regional chapters, and launched a new chapter in new york city. Chapters build local communities for dialogue, education, and nonviolent engagement in support of Peace.

Grantmaking afcfp raised and disbursed 560,000 in grants to support programmatic work in four key areas: education & empowerment (e.g. Freedom schools, land beyond the mountains), building community beyond borders (e.g. Joint memorial and nakba ceremonies), work on the ground (e.g. Olive harvests, water access support, school supply delivery, etc. ), and general operations. Afcfp exercised fiscal oversight, ensured use of funds aligned with exempt purposes and donor restrictions, and collaborated with grantees to monitor program impact.