Jamaica’s renowned recording dancehall/Reggae artiste Busy Signal partnered with the philanthropic organisations, American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), Sanmerna Foundation, Turf Music Entertainment, KFC Jamaica and others to deliver a meaningful […]
“At H&L we believe collaboration is the engine for success in recovery. We’re proud to partner with American Friends of Jamaica whose commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment inspires […]
TECH Beach Retreat (TBR) and Infiniti Partnership have supported the routing of a significant in-kind nutrition donation through the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) for distribution in partnership with Food […]
A portion of proceeds from LIT 2026 will benefit Hurricane Melissa relief through the Lost In Time Foundation and American Friends of Jamaica. For founders LeAnn Ollivierre and Oje Ollivierre […]
In keeping with Jamaica’s ongoing recovery efforts, the Bob and Rita Marley Foundations have also partnered with American Friends of Jamaica, Tuff Gong Radio, and SiriusXM to present a four-part […]
According to Stewart Lechler, working through the Richard and Diana Stewart Foundation, Kind Hearts Foundation, and partners such as Food for the Poor Jamaica, the American Friends of Jamaica, and […]
There are a number of such charities that are reliable and have experience in dealing with disasters overseas. These include Food for the Poor… American Friends of Jamaica, Do Good […]
The Sanmerna Foundation, working in partnership with the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), carried out a large-scale humanitarian mission in Hanover this week, distributing more than 2,800 care packages to […]
American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has raised US$2.5 million and an additional $2 million in further matching funds which includes contributions from Chris Hohn, Danny and Paula Wegman, and the […]
Farm store vouchers will also be issued to small, medium and large farmers through the Farmers Assistance Programme, in partnership with Hardware and Lumber and American Friends of Jamaica, beginning […]
UNICEF Jamaica has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with key partners, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), Food for the Poor, and American Friends of Jamaica, under the Building a Better […]
The American Friends of Jamaica has launched a $1 million matching fund to support relief efforts. AFJ is working with ODPEM, Global Empowerment Mission, Food For The Poor Jamaica, and […]
International charities – including World Central Kitchen, Food For The Poor, CORE, Project HOPE, the American Friends of Jamaica, and the World Food Programme – remain active across the hardest-hit […]
Diplo also announced donations to the American Friends of Jamaica and CORE, two trusted organizations working on the ground to deliver aid. ‘If Jamaica has ever given you a song, […]
Locally, our 501 (c) 3 partner, the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), would be critical in helping to raise these funds for creatives from the Diaspora and funneling them to […]
“The American friends of Jamaica began fundraising for Hurricane Melissa immediately when the hurricane was threatening to hit Jamaica […]”
Executive Director of the AFJ, Caron Chung, who was present at Monday’s meeting to receive the cheque of $2.75 million, shared, “When I think about the fact that this group […]
For every Build-Your-Bowl sold, the company pledges to donate $1 towards The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), a nonprofit supporting disaster relief and sustainable community development in the region.
Funds will be distributed through the NCB Foundation in collaboration with key partners including the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), Food for the Poor Jamaica, UNICEF Jamaica, and the Global […]
Those moved by Jamaica’s courage and ready to lend a hand can contribute to trusted recovery partners, including supportjamaica.gov.jm, Food for the Poor, the American Friends of Jamaica, and the […]
Golden Krust restaurant group says it is leading an effort in the United States to raise over US$250,000, supporting on-the-ground relief initiatives led by The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ).
“For most disaster relief agencies, the best thing that people can do is donate what they are able to, whether that’s $10 or $500 or $10,000,” Wendy Hart, the president […]
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Wendy Hart, President of the AFJ, stated “their houses are falling apart around them, their jobs are in jeopardy, their schools, their clinics, so the response is going to be […]
A US$13,463 grant from American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) will enable the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, to digitise and expand support to educators to effectively teach English […]
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the American Friends of Jamaica Gala, Miami’s mayor Daniella Levine Cava, declared the day “Elias “Lee” Issa Day” in a proclamation to Lee Issa.
As it has been doing for many years, American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) this year honoured a Jamaican entity for outstanding charity work. Last weekend it was the turn of […]
Jade Honey Thomas said she is forever grateful to AFJ and the Klotz Family for helping her to defeat this burden.
On Tuesday, April 8 American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) presented grants amounting to near $120 million (US$740,000) to 54 individuals and organisations as part of its efforts to support several […]
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has awarded a US$2,500 grant to Campbell’s Castle Primary and Infant School in Manchester, aimed at providing the students with access to clean drinking […]
This initiative, being undertaken in collaboration with the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Inc. and 21st Century Education, is an expansion of the Ministry’s 1962 STEM/STEAM Programme.
This project has been made possible through the vital partnerships with the JAHJAH Foundation, American Friends of Jamaica, Jacobi Hospital, the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and the Global Ultrasound […]
On Friday, October 25, the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) presented the International Achievement Award to the legendary Grace Jones and visionary shoe designer Vanessa Noel; the International Humanitarian Award […]
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has entered into a new partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) […]
“One hand cyaa clap.” This was the sentiment expressed by Caron Chung, executive director of American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), last Friday at a Hurricane Beryl relief fund handover ceremony […]
Director of Field Operations at the WCJF, Mrs. Martin-Berry said support has come from the Bureau of Gender Affairs and American Friends of Jamaica, “along with our corporate Jamaica business […]
In their most recent and noteworthy movement, the AFJ received a high volume in-kind donation of hospital equipment and supplies valued at over US$600k.The donation consists of anaesthesia warmers, laryngoscope, […]
“It was our pleasure to partner with Carnival Cruise Line and American Friends of Jamaica to give back to the communities that we work within,” said Marc Melville, CEO of […]
“Your support has empowered us to pursue our dreams. We are taking full advantage of this opportunity and encourage persons to continue supporting the AFJ, so that they can continue […]
The ballroom of the InterContinental Miami on Biscayne Bay, Florida, was suitably filled to capacity Saturday night as the Wendy Hart-led American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) drew out the creme […]
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Douglas Orane were recognised by the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) with International Humanitarian awards on the weekend.
“AFJ has stepped up big time by funding devices for phase one of the Jamaica handheld ultrasound project. JAHJAH Foundation and the team at Jacobi Medical Center in Bronx, New […]
Rita Marley sat in the audience in a ballroom at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan, New York, last Friday night, watching her daughter and ‘bestie’ Cedella Marley accepting the American […]
President of the AFJ Wendy Hart said, “In a year of immense challenges across the globe, we are extremely grateful to our donors, supporters and partners for stepping forward and […]
The charity group is prepared and ready to continue to support the Government with the vaccination initiative as soon as additional supplies of vaccine become available.
In its bid to inoculate 8,000 Hanoverians by Wednesday, April 20, the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has pumped $30 million into a Jamaica vaccine fund.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Fayval Williams, says the partnership between the public and private sectors has greatly enhanced the Government’s ‘Tablets in Schools Programme’…
The Kingston Public (KPH) and Victoria Jubilee hospitals officially received additional medical equipment and supplies from the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), during a handing over ceremony last Friday.
The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) is implementing a series of activities centred on giving back to those who are most in need.
In response to the ongoing need to provide Jamaican children with electronic devices such as tablets and laptops for distance learning, Jamaica’s Consul General in Miami, Oliver Mair will host […]
CATAPULT, a Caribbean arts grant, will target participants living and working across the Dutch-, English-, French-, and Spanish-speaking regions.
The US based charity, American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ) has made donations and grants amounting to over U$1 million dollars to forty six charitable and community organizations across Jamaica.
The fund, dubbed the PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund, will facilitate donations and contributions of cash towards meeting the needs of citizens and mitigating the threats associated with the pandemic.
AFJ President Wendy Hart said that COVID-19 was “one of the greatest challenges of our time,” adding that it was committed to helping “address the highest priority needs of the […]
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) announced its inaugural sponsorship of a sight-saving mission medical mission to Jamaica the week of February 9, 2020 – a surgical mission and teaching […]
The American Friends of Jamaica, today (December 18), officially handed over $2 million worth of equipment and accessories to the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), during a ceremony at the institution […]
According to the President of AFJ Wendy Hart, “we are proud of the grants that the AFJ has made this year impacting the social intervention programs that focus on education, […]
“AFJ is pleased to honour two deserving icons who are affecting and inspiring change.” AFJ Executive Director Caron Chung
“I would challenge other people in the diaspora to …do something in their community.” Beverly Nichols
What comes to mind when you think about? The AFJ yes we do help the needs of people but what we ultimately do is strategically connect resources from North America […]
Our final decisions reflect programmes with the track record of impact, the ability to execute and an alignment with our mission.
Wendy Hart, president of AFJ, reassured the audience that the organisation would continue to do its part to uplift Jamaicans.
It’s a unique group composed of every single living ambassador that served in that position, and all work very hard to give back to a country they served.
The energy was electric on Monday night (October 23rd) in New York City as the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) honored Joseph M. Matalon, Vincent HoSang and Cecil Sam Wright.
It was a full house at the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) annual Hummingbird Gala last Monday at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.
Grants this year “will invest in literacy programmes, medical and dental equipment (and) training programmes – to invest in communities, to invest in change”.
“This year, we tried to look for somebody who could work in violence prevention with us in Montego Bay because of all of the issues that are happening,”
“We got an amazing turnout,” said Barron Channer, the organization’s treasurer. “Jamaican people are truly philanthropic people. When you create a good party, which we love, a good occasion to […]
DE attendees gathered for a dinner at the private residence of hotelier Chris Issa.. which rivaled an awards reception in Beverly Hills. The Affinity dinner benefited non-profit partner the AFJ.
Ambassador Aloun Ndombet-Assamba will be speaking on Education & Healthcare: The Equitable Imperative for Jamaica, examining policies and actions that impact hidden biases and disparities in these fields.
The AFJ recently toured the manufacturing operations of LASCO Manufacturing Ltd. in White Marl, St. Catherine. The Executive Chairman of LASCO received the AFJ’s 2016 Peacock Award for International Achievement […]
The Board of Directors of the AFJ will travel to Jamaica for the annual official grant ceremony and a series of outreach work in Kingston from April 24 to April […]
For the 2015/16 academic year, Do Good Jamaica included a Crayons Count Math Workbook in the Crayons Count Learning Kits which were distributed to basic schools nationwide.
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Philanthropy was the order of the day at the United States (US) embassy in Liguanea, St Andrew, as the American Friends of Jamaica, Inc (AFJ) presented J$26 million in grant […]
The board of directors of the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) are once again in Jamaica to disburse scholarships and grants to schools and community organisations that are in need.
