Causes: Human Services, Philanthropy, Public Foundations, Residential Care & Adult Day Programs

Mission: The american friends of the episcopal diocese of jerusalem is devoted to building hope and peace by financially supporting education and healthcare available to all in the holy land and raising awareness in the united states.

Programs: Afedj is an independent organization that works in partnership with the episcopal diocese of jerusalem and its ministries and institutions. It generates increased awareness of and raises funds for the support of hospitals, schools, and programs in palestine, israel, lebanon, syria and jordan. These institutions welcome all who live in these countries.

in addition to funding institutions in the middle east, afedj works to educate donors and prospects in the us about the various needs in the diocese of jerusalem. This is done through newsletters, speaking engagements, workshops and diocesan conventions.