asj-us.org

What asj-us.org does

The Association for a More Just Society (ASJ-US) is a US-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan that supports ASJ-Honduras, a sister organization founded in Tegucigalpa in 1998, plus ASJ-Canada. The three entities operate as a single justice movement bound by a 2023 Covenant of Cooperation. ASJ's core work targets systemic violence, corruption, and weak governance in Honduras through four program lines: anti-corruption initiatives (including systematic government institution evaluations under a 2014 Transparency Agreement with Transparency International and the Honduran government), police reform (notably contributing to the removal of 5,635 officers via the 2016 Special Commission for Police Reform), violence prevention in vulnerable communities, and investigative journalism via the Revistazo media platform.

The organization delivers programs through community organizing networks (Brave Christians, youth impact clubs, community auditors, prayer networks), direct service operations (homicide investigation, violence intervention achieving 70%+ homicide reductions in San Pedro Sula and 75%+ in Nueva Suyapa), and educational content (Justicia Magazine quarterly publication, the Bear Witness book, the Call for Justice book, and an online Learn section). Documented outcomes include teachers missing from classrooms falling from 26% to 1%, school days increasing from 125 to 200+ annually, the Honduran Property Institute score improving from 19% to 80%, and average government institution scores improving 30% over five years of evaluations.

ASJ-US's revenue model is donations and charitable contributions from individual donors, ~20 institutional funders, and historically US government contracts (which constituted roughly $2M of ASJ-Honduras's $4.2M pre-cut budget). The 2019 US government funding cuts forced ASJ-Honduras to reduce staff from 130 to ~80 and scale its budget to a projected $2.5M. Go-to-market combines community-led faith-based mobilization, event-driven engagement (Celebration of Justice, learning trips, church and university speaking), and direct-to-consumer digital fundraising via Givecloud, DonorPerfect, SafeSave, and an online merchandise store.

Name

asj-us.org

Legal name

Association for a More Just Society – U.S. (ASJ-US)

Website

https://asj-us.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ASJ-US is a 501(c)(3) non-profit headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan that supports ASJ-Honduras and ASJ-Canada in running anti-corruption, police reform, and violence prevention programs, plus investigative journalism, in Honduras.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Justice Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Government Accountability, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Advocacy (BPAGAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Criminal Justice Reform & Legal System Advocacy (BPAGAFAI), Rule of Law & Justice Sector Reform (BPADAGAB)

Keywords

• Justice advocacy programs
• Anti-corruption advocacy
• Violence prevention services
• Humanitarian nonprofit
• Investigative journalism

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: ASJ-US raises funds from individual donors, foundations, and institutional funders to support justice programs in Honduras. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, making donations tax-deductible in the US.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ASJ operates justice advocacy programs in Honduras including anti-corruption initiatives, participation in police reform, violence prevention and community-based interventions, and systemic institutional reform. The organization complements these field programs with educational resources, research publications, the Justicia Magazine, the Revistazo investigative journalism platform, and books (Bear Witness and Call for Justice) that document and share its experience with global supporters.

Product overview

ASJ (Association for a More Just Society) is a non-profit organization, not a technology product company. Its 'offerings' consist of justice advocacy programs, publications, and educational resources focused on combating violence and corruption in Honduras. The portfolio includes: core justice programs (anti-corruption initiatives, police reform, violence prevention, community development); educational resources and publications (Justicia Magazine, Bear Witness Book, Call for Justice Book, research publications); community programs (youth impact clubs, family support services, prayer network); media platform (Revistazo investigative journalism); and engagement programs (Justice Partner donations, Learning Trips, Celebration of Justice events).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Justice Programs in Honduras ASJ's core programs targeting systemic justice issues in Honduras, including anti-corruption initiatives, participation in police reform, and community development work.
• Violence Prevention Programs Community-based violence intervention and prevention programs including at-risk youth clubs serving over 400 children weekly, legal services, counseling, and family support in vulnerable Honduran communities.
• Bear Witness Book Book documenting ASJ's work and experiences in Honduras justice advocacy, available for purchase through the ASJ online store.
• Call for Justice Book Book written by ASJ co-founder Kurt Ver Beek and philosopher Nicholas Wolterstorff exploring the intersection of faith and justice.
• Justicia Magazine ASJ's quarterly publication covering justice topics, stories from Honduras, and updates on organizational programs.
• Revistazo Online investigative journalism publication dedicated to in-depth reporting on cases and issues that may be censored or ignored by traditional media in Honduras, including interactive tools for public transparency.
• Learning Trips Organized educational trips to Honduras for supporters to witness ASJ's work firsthand, engage with communities, and learn about justice work in country.
• Research Publications Research publications covering laws and government, auditing and oversight, homicides and violence, press releases, and investigative journalism on Honduras justice issues.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75%+ reduction in homicides in target communities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, supportive and core.

• Network to Defend Democracy (RDDN)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025ASJ partnered with the Network to Defend Democracy to mobilize over 12,000 volunteer national observers to protect election integrity in the November 2025 general election.
• James Nealon (Former US Ambassador to Honduras)supportiveOthers · 9 April 2019Former US Ambassador to Honduras who now serves on ASJ's Board of Directors, contributing decades of international affairs experience and helping amplify ASJ's voice in US policy discussions.
• Special Commission for Police ReformcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016ASJ participated in the national commission to purge and transform the Honduran National Police, which evaluated every officer and removed over 5,635 police, including those involved in major crimes and corruption.
• Transparency InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014ASJ-Honduras acts as Transparency International's national chapter in Honduras. ASJ signed a Transparency Agreement with Transparency International and the Honduran government in 2014, allowing systematic review of government institutions.
• RevistazocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014ASJ runs Revistazo, an online media publication dedicated to in-depth investigative journalism on cases that may be censored or ignored by traditional media. Revistazo has broken major corruption cases and created interactive tools for public transparency.
• ASJ-CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000ASJ-Canada supports the work in Honduras and seeks solidarity with and justice for marginalized communities. The three organizations form one movement dedicated to justice in Honduras through mutual support and shared identity.
• ASJ-HondurascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998ASJ-Honduras leads groundbreaking justice initiatives in Honduras. This is the primary implementing partner where all core programs are conducted. ASJ-Honduras was founded in 1998 and remains the lead organization in the ASJ movement.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Transparency International: Global anti-corruption coalition of which ASJ-Honduras serves as the official national chapter. Both organizations pursue government accountability and transparency reforms, with TI providing the international framework and brand that ASJ operationalizes at the country level.
• Due Process of Law Foundation (DPLF): Washington-based organization promoting rule of law and justice sector reform across Latin America. DPLF works on judicial independence, police reform, and anti-corruption in the region, overlapping directly with ASJ's institutional reform portfolio.
• International Crisis Group: Global organization working to prevent wars and shape policies on conflict-affected states, with significant Central America coverage addressing gang violence, weak governance, and rule of law. Comparable mission scope around Honduras and violence reduction outcomes.
• The Carter Center: Non-profit advancing democracy, human rights, and rule of law globally, including election observation and governance reform programs. Highly comparable through its combination of election monitoring, governance evaluation, and Latin America field presence.
• International IDEA: Intergovernmental organization supporting democratic institutions and electoral integrity worldwide. Comparable through shared focus on election observation (ASJ deployed 12,000+ observers in 2025), constitutional reform, and democratic accountability programming.
• World Justice Project: Organization promoting rule of law globally through research (Rule of Law Index), data, and country-level engagement. Overlaps with ASJ's systematic evaluation of government institutions and rule-of-law advocacy in Honduras.
• Christian Solidarity International: Faith-based human rights organization working on religious freedom, rule of law, and advocacy for persecuted communities. Comparable faith-based positioning and justice-advocacy mission to ASJ's Brave Christians identity.

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Watch: Large international human rights organization that investigates and reports on rights abuses worldwide, including in Honduras. HRW covers overlapping themes (police abuse, corruption, judicial reform) but at a global scope rather than ASJ's country-embedded implementation model.
• Amnesty International: Global human rights advocacy organization with active Honduras coverage on violence, judicial independence, and police accountability. Comparable advocacy and research outputs but operates as a broad incumbent rather than ASJ's specialized national-implementation focus.

Regional players

• Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL): Latin American human rights NGO that litigates before the Inter-American system and supports regional rule-of-law advocacy. Comparable regional focus on judicial reform, anti-impunity, and institutional accountability across Honduras and Central America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-for-a-more-just-society

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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