The Pagan Federation International

Written by Herne Deerhunter

Monday, 02 June 2008

The Pagan Federation has been in continous existence since 1971 and has published the journal Pagan Dawn, and its previous incarnation as The Wiccan, since 1969. Over this time it has grown to have a readership of more than 2.000 quarterly. These facts make the Pagan Federation one of the largest and oldest organisations of its type in the World. It was set up originally as primarily a campaigning organisation: one that would actively fight the ignorance and negative attitudes towards Paganism which were at large in the country (UK) then and which obviously still exist in various forms today. To help campaigning, it was essential to create a network of like-minded people who shared common aims. The second major focus of the PF therefore, was to put Pagans in touch with each other, so that they could share views and meet and talk. An International network now run by more than 20 National Coordinators and numerous local organisers, has been put in the place so that members can meet and work together for the benefit of Paganism in general. In 2006 Pagan Federation International became an affiliated organisation of the PF and is now operational on all continents. Campaigning and networking are still paramount today but have evolved as times have changed. It might still not be easy to "come out" as a Pagan now, but it was almost impossible a few decades ago. This change in perception, which the PF and PFI has helped cause, has enabled us to make considerable strides toward a more proactive and visible celebration of Paganism.

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