The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) announced its inaugural sponsorship of a sight saving mission that will occur during the week of February 9, 2020. The AFJ is proudly joining forces with Dr. Norman Saffra, Chairman of Ophthalmology at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn NY to partner with Dr. Lizette

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

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.

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

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR   Dear Friends and Supporters:   How would I describe this year?  Was it what we expected? Yes, I would say it was that and more. Thanks to our President, Board of Directors, Donors, Sponsors, Volunteers, Interns and the Team.   The Summer 2019 Newsletter,

Health care services at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) received a boost yesterday (April 16, 2019) with the donation of sheets, towels, wash rags and other sundries courtesy of the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) in collaboration with Ms. Ena Williams from Yale New Haven Hospital. The items, valued at