About AFEDJ
The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ) is dedicated to building peace from the ground up by financially supporting education and healthcare available to all in the Holy Land and raising awareness in the United States. AFEDJ was founded in 1988 as an independent, nonpolitical 501(c)(3) organization. As a partner to the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, AFEDJ is devoted to respect, human dignity, and the inherent value of each person.
AFEDJ has donated more than $25 million in monetary support, medical equipment, and school supplies.
- AFEDJ builds hope in the Holy Land — one family at a time — in the areas served by the Diocese of Jerusalem.
- We believe that a stable, better future is truly possible.
- AFEDJ believes healthy and educated citizens can sustain peace.
