Quaker Peace and Service Aotearoa New Zealand
The Quaker Peace and Service Committee, also known as QPSANZ, funds a range of groups and activities which align with its peace and service mission.
Donations
Donations for Palestine: QPSANZ is currently collecting funds for forwarding either to Ramallah Friends School or to Medical Aid for Palestinians. Click here find out more about the need for funds by these organisations, and how you can donate. Donations will be accepted until the middle of January 2026, and be transferred in late January, with the QPSANZ grant for the year.
Grants Available
The fund makes regular annual grants to several organisations involved in service and peace work in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas, including:
- Local Peace Grants (up to $2,000) to support peacebuilding activities in Aotearoa New Zealand by Quakers or non-Quakers.
Click here for more information and application forms.
- The Loxley Award (up to $25,000) to assist New Zealanders (Quakers or non-Quakers) who wish to undertake a project which promotes understanding of peace, justice and environmental issues in Aotearoa New Zealand or abroad. Click here for information on the latest award recipient, and application forms. To see past Award winners click here
- The Young Friends Internship is designed to provide support for Young Friends with living expenses while undertaking work that promotes peace, social justice, and environmental sustainability.
QPSANZ News for Friends
Information about and updates from QPSANZ grant recipients (viewable by logged in Friends only)
Click here to learn more about our mission and funding
Link to the QPS Trust Constitution and Statement of Investment Policies and Objectives (SIPO) - viewable by logged in Friends only.