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The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) is spearheading a Maternal Health/Handheld Ultrasound project with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. This project is not only important regarding obstetrics, but also […]

The AFJ celebrates 40 years of working to support selfsufficiency in communities through funding programs in education, healthcare and economic development. Between 1982 and 2022, we have presented donor advised […]

AFJ announced the 2022 Hummingbird Gala to be held in New York City, NY on Friday, September 23 rd at the incredible Plaza Hotel. This year’s Gala will celebrate honoree […]

The AFJ celebrates 40 years of working to support self- sufficiency in communities through funding programs in education, healthcare and economic development. Between 1982 and 2022, we have presented donor […]

AFJ announced the 2022 Jamaica Charity Gala to be held in Miami, FL on Friday, April 29 th at the incredible Perez Art Museum (PAMM). This year’s Gala will celebrate […]

The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) is announcing the arrival of critical COVID-19 protective supplies to Jamaica. Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut presented a second donation since the pandemic […]

The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Grant Application Cycle. We invite applications from programs registered with the Jamaica Charities Act that are doing work […]

The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) is announcing a successful completion of a three-day vaccination site at Caymanas Park in St. Catherine. The AFJ administered about 2,000 COVID-19 vaccines to […]

The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) is announcing the arrival of critical COVID-19 protective supplies to Jamaica. Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut presented a second donation since the pandemic […]

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 2017 Destination Experience “Visionaries Summit” was recently held in Kingston, Jamaica for three days of events.

Overstock.com CEO, Dr. Patrick Byrne, Dr. Sabrina Kaye and renowned Reggae Artist, Busy Signal speak at Affinity Charity Dinner to benefit AFJ

This year’s fundraising event pays tribute to the Honorable Dennis Lalor, Founder and CEO of ICWI Group Limited and Mr. Lowell Hawthorne, President and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Krust […]

AFJ President , Wendy Hart announced the new endowment fund with a total commitment of US$500,000 from five Trustees of the organization.

The Board of Directors of the AFJ will travel to Jamaica to preside over the annual official Grant Ceremony.

The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ)/Cobb Family Foundation (CFF) Lecture Series will examine steps to prevent the extinction of unique (endemic) Jamaican species.

Mr. Richard Owen Byles, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited and Monsignor Gregory Ramkissoon of Mustard Seed Communities will be presented with the 2015 AFJ International […]