NEWS & EVENTS

Read our 2021 Summer Newsletter to learn about our work over the past year. We are excited to share the progress we have made and our commitment to effective philanthropy for the people of Jamaica.

Dear Friends of Jamaica: We are seeing a clearing! The COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in its scale and the challenges it presented. We are grateful for our community of supporters and extend heartfelt gratitude to all those who have served on the frontline. As things ease, our continued focus

After a successful first dose of vaccinations, the AFJ returned to Hanover to distribute second doses of AstraZeneca on July 6th. This completes COVID-19 immunization for a large number of the population in the parish. After being inoculated with the second dose at the site, each person received a food

Sanmerna Foundation responded to the dire need of recent burn victim, Nicola Clarke. Chairman, Robert White with the assistance of AFJ Director, Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater (ret.) enabled Ms. Clarke to be airlifted from Jamaica to Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Click here to read more on the story.

The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ) continues to make an impact in Jamaica. The AFJ focused much of its efforts over the past year to responding forcefully to the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to continuing its work with donor advised, discretionary, and scholarship funds. Grants for the entire 2020-2021

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