The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ) is dedicated to transforming lives of the vulnerable and displaced in the Middle East through support of schools, hospitals, and centers for children with disabilities 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.