Statement of Purpose

The purpose of QSA is to express in a practical way the concern of Australian Quakers for the building of a more peaceful, equitable, just and compassionate world. To this end QSA works with communities to improve their quality of life with projects which are culturally sensitive, as well as being economically and environmentally appropriate and sustainable.

About Quaker Service Australia

We develop partnerships with projects that work towards the Millennium Development Goals. We work with partners that are representative of and have the support of their local community, and who work with integrity and transparency.

The work of QSA is financed through donations from both the Quaker and non-Quaker community.  We receive funding through the Australian Government’s DFAT Australian NGO Co-operation Program (ANCP)..

QSA will not participate in any proselytising activities, or permit any of its funds or resources to be used in this way. It will not permit project resources or funds to be used to support terrorism in any way or a political party, or to promote a candidate or organisation affiliated with a political party in their party political activities. QSA is committed via its development projects to work towards the achievement of human rights for the communities (including the children) it comes into contact with and to advocate on behalf of all communities in this matter, and will not restrict its development work to a particular faith or religion.