Founded as a non-profit Corporate in Oakland, CA, in March of 2007, we quickly received our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in June 2007. To receive a copy of our Letter of Determination, click on the 501(c)(3) link.

We are not faith based. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic or national origin, religious affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, physical appearance, language, educational background or veteran status.


Our help and assistance is based on passion to help others, and as stated above, our primary focus is pediatric HIV/AIDS patients and orphans in Africa affected by the horrible AIDS pandemic. AJF has also sponsored many artists in Africa by marketing their products and also initiated a micro loan program to help recent graduates start their trade a benefit to everyone.