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James Zarni
Carnival Cruise Line Renovates St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital Pediatric Learning Centre
“It was our pleasure to partner with Carnival Cruise Line and American Friends of Jamaica to give back to the…
James Zarni
American Friends of Jamaica presents over $90 million in grant awards
“Your support has empowered us to pursue our dreams. We are taking full advantage of this opportunity and encourage persons…
James Zarni
AFJ Presents Over J$90 Million In Grant Awards
New York, NY, May 1, 2023 – The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ) strives to positively impact lives through…
James Zarni
Orane, Fraser-Pryce honoured by American Friends of Jamaica
The ballroom of the InterContinental Miami on Biscayne Bay, Florida, was suitably filled to capacity Saturday night as the Wendy…
James Zarni
Douglas Orane and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce honored at the 2023 Jamaica Charity Gala in Miami, FL
New York, NY, March 27, 2023 – The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) hosted the 2023 Jamaica Charity Gala on…
James Zarni
Fraser-Pryce, Orane get AFJ humanitarian awards
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Douglas Orane were recognised by the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) with International Humanitarian awards on the…
James Zarni
“An Evening With The AFJ” celebrates the 50th anniversary of “The Harder They Come” on Thursday, March 16th
New York, NY March 7, 2023 – The AFJ is thrilled to be collaborating with the Public Theater for the…
James Zarni
Douglas Orane and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to be Honored at the 2023 Jamaica Charity Gala
New York, NY, March 7, 2023 – The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has announced that the 2023 Jamaica Charity…
James Zarni
Start Right To Boost Healthcare Delivery For Moms, Newborns
"AFJ has stepped up big time by funding devices for phase one of the Jamaica handheld ultrasound project. JAHJAH Foundation…
James Zarni
AFJ Maternal Health/Handheld Ultrasound Initiative
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) is spearheading a Maternal Health/Handheld Ultrasound project with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.…
James Zarni
Celebrating Forty Years of Service – Enriching Communities, Healthcare and Education in Jamaica – Video
The AFJ celebrates 40 years of working to support selfsufficiency in communities through funding programs in education, healthcare and economic…
James Zarni
Cedella Marley accepts int’l humanitarian award in NY
Rita Marley sat in the audience in a ballroom at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan, New York, last Friday night,…
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Cedella Marley to be Honored at the 2022 Hummingbird Gala, NYC
AFJ announced the 2022 Hummingbird Gala to be held in New York City, NY on Friday, September 23 rd at…
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Celebrating Forty Years of Service – Enriching Communities, Healthcare and Education in Jamaica
The AFJ celebrates 40 years of working to support self- sufficiency in communities through funding programs in education, healthcare and…
James Zarni
2022 Jamaica Charity Gala, Miami, FL
AFJ announced the 2022 Jamaica Charity Gala to be held in Miami, FL on Friday, April 29 th at the…
James Zarni
AFJ Vaccine Initiative to Include Push for Mobile Sites in Rural Areas
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) is announcing the arrival of critical COVID-19 protective supplies to Jamaica. Saint Francis Hospital…
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AFJ Launches 2021-2022 Grant Cycle
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Grant Application Cycle. We invite applications from programs…
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AFJ Completes Successful Blitz at Caymanas Park
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) is announcing a successful completion of a three-day vaccination site at Caymanas Park in…
James Zarni
Jamaica Receives 2nd Donation of PPE to Combat COVID19 from the AFJ
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) is announcing the arrival of critical COVID-19 protective supplies to Jamaica. Saint Francis Hospital…
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AFJ Completes AstraZeneca Second Doses in Hanover
After a successful first dose of vaccinations, the AFJ returned to Hanover to distribute second doses of AstraZeneca on July…
Ashley Sanft
AFJ donates $263 million to programmes in Jamaica
President of the AFJ Wendy Hart said, “In a year of immense challenges across the globe, we are extremely grateful…
Ashley Sanft
AFJ Helps To Push Vaccine Message In Hanover
The charity group is prepared and ready to continue to support the Government with the vaccination initiative as soon as…
Ashley Sanft
AFJ launches $30m COVID-19 vaccine fund
In its bid to inoculate 8,000 Hanoverians by Wednesday, April 20, the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has pumped $30…
Ashley Sanft
Education Minister highlights Seprod-AFJ Tablet distribution
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Fayval Williams, says the partnership between the public and private sectors has greatly enhanced…
Ashley Sanft
KPH, VJH get more medical supplies, equipment from AFJ
The Kingston Public (KPH) and Victoria Jubilee hospitals officially received additional medical equipment and supplies from the American Friends of…
Ashley Sanft
In Partnership with AFJ, CVSS launches season of care for December
The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) is implementing a series of activities centred on giving back to those who…
Ashley Sanft
Consul General to host Christmas Concert and Telethon with AFJ
In response to the ongoing need to provide Jamaican children with electronic devices such as tablets and laptops for distance…
Ashley Sanft
New Grant to AFJ Funds Caribbean Artists
CATAPULT, a Caribbean arts grant, will target participants living and working across the Dutch-, English-, French-, and Spanish-speaking regions.
Ashley Sanft
AFJ Distributes Over US$1M in Grants Across Jamaica
The US based charity, American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ) has made donations and grants amounting to over U$1 million…
Ashley Sanft
In Partnership with the AFJ, PSOJ launches COVID-19 Response Fund
The fund, dubbed the PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund, will facilitate donations and contributions of cash towards meeting the needs…
Ashley Sanft
AFJ Donates Protective Gear To Health Ministry
AFJ President Wendy Hart said that COVID-19 was “one of the greatest challenges of our time,” adding that it was…
Ashley Sanft
AFJ sending its first sight-saving mission medical mission to Jamaica
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) announced its inaugural sponsorship of a sight-saving mission medical mission to Jamaica the week…
Ashley Sanft
AFJ Donates $2M Worth Of Equipment To Kingston Public Hospital
The American Friends of Jamaica, today (December 18), officially handed over $2 million worth of equipment and accessories to the…
Ashley Sanft
AFJ Awards $102.9M (JMD) in Grants
According to the President of AFJ Wendy Hart, “we are proud of the grants that the AFJ has made this…
Ashley Sanft
AFJ to Honour Usain Bolt and Glenford Christian
“AFJ is pleased to honour two deserving icons who are affecting and inspiring change.” AFJ Executive Director Caron Chung
Wendy Hart
US$1 Million for Chapelton Hospital Renovation
"I would challenge other people in the diaspora to ...do something in their community." Beverly Nichols
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AFJ Vignette 2018
What comes to mind when you think about? The AFJ yes we do help the needs of people but what…
Wendy Hart
American Friends of Jamaica awards US$600,000 in grants.
Our final decisions reflect programmes with the track record of impact, the ability to execute and an alignment with our…
Wendy Hart
41 Charities receive US$600,000 Grant Funding from AFJ
Wendy Hart, president of AFJ, reassured the audience that the organisation would continue to do its part to uplift Jamaicans.
Wendy Hart
Through charity work, U.S. ambassadors stick with Jamaica — even after they leave.
It’s a unique group composed of every single living ambassador that served in that position, and all work very hard…
Wendy Hart
The American Friends of Jamaica Inc Fundraiser
The energy was electric on Monday night (October 23rd) in New York City as the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ)…
Wendy Hart
Creative, Dynamic Entrepreneurs Hailed by American Friends
It was a full house at the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) annual Hummingbird Gala last Monday at the Mandarin…
Wendy Hart
J$60 Million in Grants from AFJ benefit 27 local entities
Grants this year “will invest in literacy programmes, medical and dental equipment (and) training programmes – to invest in communities,…
Wendy Hart
AFJ Working to Reduce Violence in the West
"This year, we tried to look for somebody who could work in violence prevention with us in Montego Bay because…
Wendy Hart
American Friends of Jamaica party with a purpose, raise thousands for charity
“We got an amazing turnout,” said Barron Channer, the organization’s treasurer. “Jamaican people are truly philanthropic people. When you create…
Wendy Hart
My Destination Experience Jamaica: Networking With $100B In Investment Capital
DE attendees gathered for a dinner at the private residence of hotelier Chris Issa.. which rivaled an awards reception in…
Wendy Hart
Overstock.com CEO, Dr. Patrick Byrne, Dr. Sabrina Kaye and renowned Reggae Artist, Busy Signal speak at Affinity Charity Dinner to benefit AFJ
The 2017 Destination Experience “Visionaries Summit” was recently held in Kingston, Jamaica for three days of events.
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GoFundMe Campaign Launched to Support Widespread Vaccine Distribution
Overstock.com CEO, Dr. Patrick Byrne, Dr. Sabrina Kaye and renowned Reggae Artist, Busy Signal speak at Affinity Charity Dinner to…
Wendy Hart
2017 Cobb Lecture at UWI to highlight Education & Healthcare
Ambassador Aloun Ndombet-Assamba will be speaking on Education & Healthcare: The Equitable Imperative for Jamaica, examining policies and actions that…
Wendy Hart
LASCO Hosts American Friends of Jamaica
The AFJ recently toured the manufacturing operations of LASCO Manufacturing Ltd. in White Marl, St. Catherine. The Executive Chairman of…
Wendy Hart
AFJ Demonstrates Commitment to Jamaica with over JA$30.7 Million in Grants
The Board of Directors of the AFJ will travel to Jamaica for the annual official grant ceremony and a series…
Wendy Hart
AFJ partners with Do Good Jamaica on new math workbook
For the 2015/16 academic year, Do Good Jamaica included a Crayons Count Math Workbook in the Crayons Count Learning Kits…
Wendy Hart
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2015 Hummingbird Gala – New York
This year’s fundraising event pays tribute to the Honorable Dennis Lalor, Founder and CEO of ICWI Group Limited and Mr.…
Wendy Hart
The AFJ Inc. Announced new US$500K Endowment Fund
AFJ President , Wendy Hart announced the new endowment fund with a total commitment of US$500,000 from five Trustees of…
Wendy Hart
American Friends Of Jamaica Donates $26 Million In Grants
Philanthropy was the order of the day at the United States (US) embassy in Liguanea, St Andrew, as the American…
Wendy Hart
American Friends Of Jamaica Do The Rounds
The board of directors of the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) are once again in Jamaica to disburse scholarships and…
Wendy Hart
AFJ DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO JAMAICA WITH OVER JA$26 MILLION IN GRANTS
The Board of Directors of the AFJ will travel to Jamaica to preside over the annual official Grant Ceremony.
Wendy Hart
University Lecture to explore the Preservation of Biodiversity
The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ)/Cobb Family Foundation (CFF) Lecture Series will examine steps to prevent the extinction of…
Wendy Hart
2015 Jamaica Charity Gala – Miami
Mr. Richard Owen Byles, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited and Monsignor Gregory Ramkissoon of Mustard…