Welcome!

The American Friends of Jamaica Inc. welcomes you! We are a charitable 501(c)(3) organization built on the principles of service and philanthropy; and have been established to render assistance in the areas of:

• Education
• Healthcare, and
• Economic Development

The AFJ works with a broad coalition of Jamaican organizations and stakeholders to bring about change in the lives of Jamaicans in need. By partnering and contributing to the AFJ; you have the ability to give an education to those who have none; to provide much needed medical care for young mothers, children at risk, the elderly and infirm; and the physically challenged. Amongst other initiatives, our partners assist us to provide shelter to the homeless, or to send inner-city youth to camps where they learn life skills. The people we assist are not seeking a handout; but rather a 'way-out' - some direction and provision for the road towards independence and self reliance.

Jamaica faces a number of developmental challenges, but has innovative leaders and stake holders, who are able to bring about tangible change in the areas of education, healthcare and economic development. They cannot do this without the AFJ’s assistance; and we cannot do it without your contributions. Thanks to you and donors like you, we are able to support these stakeholders and change the lives of many deserving Jamaicans for the better.

Please explore our website, we invite you to develop a partnership with us, and thank you for your support. There is no need too great, no amount too small.