NEWS & EVENTS

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

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,

The AFJ held its annual Grant Award Ceremony at the US Embassy in Kingston on April 17, 2018. Forty-one organizations received grants at the ceremony, bringing the total amounts of the grants for the year to nearly US$600,000. Members of the Board of the AFJ, Executive Director Caron Chung with