American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem

11/03/2026

For 25 years, the Episcopal Tech & Vocational Training Center ETVTC المدرسة الانجيلية المهنية in Ramallah has helped students discover their talents, develop practical skills, and build a hopeful future for themselves and their families.

What began with a simple belief that everyone deserves the chance to build a life of dignity and purpose has grown into a thriving center where thousands have gained the skills and confidence to pursue meaningful careers.

As ETVTC celebrates 25 years of building futures, we invite you to watch their anniversary video and meet the students and teachers who make the Center such a special place.

Generosity from Friends like you supports the transformative work of institutions like ETVTC across the Diocese of Jerusalem. Make your gift today and stand alongside the people and institutions that continue to care for communities across the Holy Land: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/neforfor

10/30/2026

In northern Gaza, women seeking breast cancer screening have just one functioning mammography machine to turn to.

Ten years ago, a grant from IDEA, formerly Islamic Relief USA, made in partnership with AFEDJ helped bring this machine to Ahli Hospital. That same machine has screened more than 1,000 women and detected approximately 70 cases of breast cancer this year alone. Thanks to your generosity, this lifesaving work continues.

But a mammogram is only the first step. The cost of transportation to the hospital can be prohibitive, and for women who need further testing and treatment, the obstacles are even greater due to the lack of medications and supplies.

Still, the team at Ahli Hospital continues to care for women who turn to them despite the mounting obstacles. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you can be a friend to women and affirm that their health matters.

Make your gift today and show them they have not been forgotten: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/neforfor

10/28/2026

When Mohannad Mustafa Ali Mahmoud walked into Theodor Schneller School as a first grader in 2015, no one could have predicted where his path would lead.

At Schneller, Mohannad discovered a passion for football that led him to the historic Al-Wehdat Sports Club and Jordan's Under-17 and Under-20 national teams.

These achievements brought him to the world stage this year as he represented Jordan in the country’s first ever World Cup appearance.

Mohannad is living proof of what happens when generous supporters like you choose to believe in a child's potential.

In Every Corner of the Diocese, there are young people with talents and dreams waiting to unfold.

Will you give them the chance to see how far they can go?
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10/18/2026

10/02/2026

We’re proud to announce that AFEDJ’s 2025 Annual Report is now here!

Conflict and uncertainty placed immense strain on families across the Holy Land throughout 2025. But through every difficult month, your commitment remained steady.

Together, we provided more than $5.3 million in direct support to the Diocese of Jerusalem’s humanitarian institutions across Palestine, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon.

Your generosity ensured patients received medical care, students pursued their education, and injured children received specialized pediatric rehabilitation.

Thank you for standing with families across the Holy Land and remaining present when it mattered most.

Explore the 2025 Annual Report and see the impact of your generosity: https://bit.ly/4z8TQl0

09/29/2026

Across the Diocese of Jerusalem, some children are taking their first steps into a kindergarten classroom, while others are embarking on their final chapter of secondary school, already looking ahead to the moment they will cross the graduation stage.

For many communities, the start of school looks different than it did just a few years ago. But even with the challenges of regional conflict, violence, and economic hardship, schools are welcoming students back with joy, care, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Read our September newsletter to discover the moments of hope happening in schools across the Diocese, explore the tangible results of your compassion in AFEDJ’s Mid-Year Impact Report, and hear the latest from Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza. https://conta.cc/4hRCXFC

09/18/2026

After nearly three years of war, Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza continues to provide life-saving care, responding to emergency trauma while working to restore the everyday medical service so many people have gone without.

In a recent conversation with AFEDJ, Dr. Suhaila Tarazi, General Director of Ahli Hospital, shared the reality of operating a 50 bed hospital that receives 150 - 200 emergency cases each day and more than 10,000 patients every month.

From performing 600 operations in a single month to expanding rehabilitation services, renovating the maternity and obstetrics department, and providing breast cancer screenings, Ahli’s team continues to adapt to the needs of the community despite severe shortages of medicines and supplies.

Even with these challenges, there are signs of renewal on the hospital grounds. Trees and gardens that were burned during the war are being restored as staff plant again, slowly bringing back what Dr. Tarazi describes as “an oasis of green.”

Learn how your support uplifts a network of care throughout the Holy Land, giving the Diocese of Jerusalem the resources to respond to the greatest needs, from hospitals like Ahli to schools, rehabilitation centers and other institutions across the region.

Read the full conversation here: https://afedj.org/ahli-hospital-today-a-conversation-with-dr-suhaila-tarazi/

09/09/2026

AFEDJ’s Executive Director, Eileen Spencer, joined the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre (JPBC) team for a visit to the Yatta Municipal Center in the West Bank, one of JPBC’s partner centers.

During the visit, Eileen experienced firsthand the Center’s rehabilitation and educational programs, including an autism classroom. The classroom is supported by JPBC through an initiative to strengthen care for children with disabilities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, funded in partnership with Islamic Relief USA and AFEDJ.

Eileen was deeply impressed by the quality of care she witnessed and emphasized the importance of JPBC’s continued presence in the field. The visit also included a tour of the rehabilitation facilities and School for the Deaf, offering a closer look at the programs serving children and families.

Violet Mubarak, General Director of the Basma Centre, stressed JPBC’s commitment to reaching more Palestinian children with disabilities and highlighted the Yatta Municipal Center as a strong example of collaboration in rehabilitation.

Your support makes this work possible. Your gift today ensures children across the Diocese can access the care and opportunities they deserve. https://afedj.org/give/give-online/

09/01/2026

Loving our neighbors in the Holy Land means standing with them in the toughest moments, and as American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, we choose to step up together.

Between January and June of 2026, individual donors and family foundations put an astounding $1.138M to work across the region.

That shared investment continues to provide essential stability for the diocesan schools, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals who depend on us most.

Read our Mid-Year Impact Report to see the tangible results of your compassion: https://bit.ly/4gtoNdk

07/16/2026

When the future feels uncertain, places that nurture hope and belonging become even more essential. Because friends like you believe that every child deserves the chance to realize their full potential, the Ahliyyah & Mutran School in Amman, Jordan, continues to be one of those places.

The school embraces a holistic approach to education combining academics with creative projects, leadership opportunities, service work, and social responsibility, encouraging students to discover their gifts, build confidence and give back to their communities.

The heartbreaking realities of the war in Gaza and mounting regional tensions have brought immense emotional and psychological stress to many students and families. Ahliyyah & Mutran provides something many students need more than ever: a safe, supportive community where they can learn, and dream big. This is the kind of education you sustain when you partner with AFEDJ.

Learn more about the impact of your support and how schools like Ahliyyah & Mutran nurture and inspire the next generation in our July Newsletter: https://conta.cc/4wEHAHO