Action Groups
Get involved through action...
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
AFSC offers a fantastic resource for portfolio scanning, information on corporate complicity, and much more related to socially responsible investment or divestment: afsc.org/investigate
BDS National Committee
The global guiding body for BDS, it can respond to strategic questions, including whether or not something falls under the boycott, and can keep you up to date with global campaigns and victories: bdsmovement.net
Committee for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine
A diverse, community-based group dedicated to organizing activities and educational events that advance the cause of peace and justice for both Palestinians and Israelis.
Global Exchange
The Economic Activism for Palestine project focuses on corporate accountability for human rights and international law violations by the companies profiting from the occupation in Palestine: globalexchange.org/ programs/economicactivism
Kairos USA
Kairos USA is dedicated to helping mobilize US churches in response to the Palestinian Christian call for justice and human rights: kairosusa.org
National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)
This network of campus organizations is made up of student activists connected with SJPs nationwide who mentor and support one another: nationalsjp.org
Palestine Legal
This organization offers legal support in the face of repression of Palestine solidarity: PalestineLegal.org
Palestine Portal
A portal to resources produces by faith-based groups
Right to Boycott
This US-based coalition produces resources and organizing campaigns to fight anti-BDS legislation: righttoboycott.org
US Campaign for Palestinian rights
This coalition of more than 300 organizations can connect you to other groups and campaigns. The US Campaign also provides resources for campus and church divestment campaigns, organizing advice, targeted online action technology, and other support: uscpr.org. A BDS Toolkit is available at www.uscpr.org/bdstoolkit
Who Profits
A list of corporations involved in the occupation:
Activism Within Faith Communities
Directory of faith-based initiatives
American Muslims for Palestine
Friends of Sabeel Canada
Raising awareness in Canada
FOSNA, Friends of Sabeel North America
FOSNA offers great organizing support, especially for faith-based and municipal campaigns, including HP-Free Churches: fosna.org
IPMN, Israel/Palestine Mission Network
of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
publisher of this book and website
Jewish Voice for Peace
Visible Jewish support when the label antisemitism is misused to silence criticism of Israel
jvp.org
Mennonite Palestine Israel Network
Palestine Israel Network of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship
Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East
United Church of Christ Palestine Israel Network
United Network for Justice & Peace in Palestine and Israel, Canada
A United Church network working toward the goal of a just peace
United Methodist Kairos Response
Other significant contributions of faith-based advocacy and education groups are listed at PalestinePortal.org under Mapping the Movement.
