About AFEDJ

Our Vision

A Holy Land where people of all faiths have opportunities to live full, flourishing lives that express the worth and dignity inherent in every human being.

Our Mission

Transforming lives of the vulnerable and displaced in the Middle East through support of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and its schools, hospitals, and centers for children with disabilities

Thirty-six years ago, at the time of the first Intifada, Episcopal leaders saw the need for a safe, secure channel to offer support to the humanitarian institutions owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ) was born. 

Today, AFEDJ, a nonpolitical, nonsectarian, 501(c)(3) organization, is the leading fundraising organization for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Our sole focus is to mobilize financial resources for the diocese and its humanitarian institutions – its schools, hospitals, and centers for children with disabilities in Palestine, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon. 

We believe peace and prosperity can be achieved when people have access to comprehensive healthcare and children have access to quality education irrespective of their religion, ethnicity, or ability to pay. 100% of funds designated to specific institutions go directly to those institutions. Funds raised for “where most needed” enable AFEDJ to direct resources to critical areas. This approach ensures that AFEDJ can swiftly address urgent needs and emerging opportunities, while empowering us to adapt to evolving circumstances, deepen our impact, and foster resilience within the communities we serve. By supporting the diocese in its holistic mission to provide essential services and promote peace and reconciliation, we exemplify our mission, laying the foundation for lasting change and sustainable development in the Holy Land.