JAINA is an acronym for the Federation of Jain Associations in North America, an umbrella organizations to preserve, practice, and promote Jainism in USA and Canada.

[7] JAINA also publishes textbooks on Jainism, a calendar, and a monthly magazine, and operates an online Jain library.

[citation needed] It also has 32 subcommittees involved in different activities, including Young Jains of America(YJA), for ages 14–29.

[8] JAINA conventions draw thousands of representatives from Jain communities in the USA and Canada.

The JAINA Ratna award is distinct from the 26 Jain Ratna awards given by the Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the occasion of Lord Mahavira's 2600th birth anniversary celebrations.