Kingston Creative is a Jamaican arts non-profit dedicated to empowering creative people and the transformation of Downtown Kingston. Recently they partnered with the AFJ to offer a pan-Caribbean emergency COVID-19 relief grant for creatives in the region. CATAPULT, A Caribbean Arts Grant was implemented by the American Friends of Jamaica

Read our Summer Newsletter to learn about our work over the past year. We are proud of the grants we have made and our commitment to effective philanthropy for the people of Jamaica.

Caron Chung, Executive Director of the AFJ said, “It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of our devoted friend of Jamaica and Board Member, Gloria Holden. Gloria has served as a Board Member of the AFJ for over 35 years and we are thankful for her outstanding

The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) announced the 2019 Grant Application Cycle. The grant cycle began on November 1st with a deadline of February 7, 2020. The grant process life cycle begins with funding opportunities, organizations registered under the Jamaica Charities Act submitting applications, the AFJ Grants Committee evaluating and

The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) awarded their 2019 International Humanitarian Award in New York to recipients Dr. The Honorable Usain Bolt, 8 Times Olympic Gold Medalist & World Record Holder and Dr. The Honorable Glenford Christian, Founder & Chairman of Cari-Med Group of Companies. The awards were presented at

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends & Supporters: Thank you for sharing in our vision for a stronger Jamaica and for your generosity this year. Because you care, because you give, you have supported many important programs in this grant cycle. You have provided training programs for unemployed youth, improved