About Us
Who are we?This portal is managed by the New Jordans Programme which is part of Chilterns Area Quaker Meeting. It is based at Jordans Quaker Meeting House in Buckinghamshire, England. The New Jordans Programme commenced in September 2008 with the objective “to nurture ideas and actions that interpret and manifest Quaker values for the 21st century, in harmony with kindred spirits from wherever they come”.
What is the portal?
QuakersInTheWorld web portal launched in early 2010, aims to capture Quaker witness past and present, and nurture future witness, all over the world. It provides access to high quality information and resources for everyone who wants to know more about what Quakers have done and are doing in the World. The Portal acts as a gateway to sources of information, bringing together and opening access to material from a variety of high quality sources on the internet. It also features top level original essays giving a broad overview of topics that have been written by contemporary experts in their field. The portal features a section focused on Ideas for Educators to provide information and practical help for this community and to enable them to interact by exchanging ideas and material. There are also discussion fora that can be used by Quaker Interest Groups e.g. Friends Schools Council and others for the exchange of information and ideas.
Who should use it?
All who wish to know more about Quakers. It will be particularly useful to students, researchers and educators.
How to participate?
The QuakersInTheWorld management group would like to hear from people with specialist knowledge in any of the themes featured on the portal. We would like to work with you to help to populate the portal with relevant material. If you would like to participate in this way please contact janet@newjordans.org. Registered users can also contribute to the Discussion Areas and Ideas for Educators.
