What is an Amani Gathering?

An Amani Gathering is any event where people come together to learn about and support Amani ya Juu. Gatherings are hosted throughout the United States by volunteers who receive boxes of products to sell to their friends, family and communities. A gathering could take place in your home, at school, with a civic organization, through a church, or any other venue you can imagine! It is a unique way to share about the women of Amani and how the organization is helping to rebuild lives and communities. Amani products provide a natural way to bring people together and bring awareness to a wonderful cause. Each Amani Gathering is unique, but we provide presentation materials and information for you to share the mission and story of Amani ya Juu with others.

What can I expect to receive in my box?

Our Export Office in Nairobi, Kenya will send you a box directly from Kenya packed by the Amani women themselves. Each box contains approximately $2,000 worth of Amani products, including our most popular items and newest designs in bags, jewelry, kitchen goods, and children’s items, which you can display and sell at your Gathering. Our Volunteer Coordinator will help you determine the number of boxes appropriate for the size of your event.

Further payment materials will arrive in your box to assist you in sending in the monies after the sale, as well as return the leftover items after your Gathering event.

Current collections available exclusively in US Volunteer boxes, along with our traditional original patch, jewelry, and other ongoing children's items.

What are my responsibilities as an Amani Volunteer?

Volunteers agree to support Amani by selling products and sharing the story of the women. Volunteers are responsible for receiving their box, checking the contents, hosting an event to sell the products they receive, and returning collected monies and any unsold products within two weeks of the Gathering to our US Warehouse. Because boxes are sold on consignment, volunteers are not required to pay for products up front nor are they required to pay for items that do not sell. Our Volunteer Coordinator will work with you to schedule your sale date and wrap-up date as well as help answer any questions that come up.

How will my Gathering help the women at Amani?

As a volunteer, your involvement through selling Amani products is a key part of ensuring that Amani continues thriving and touching women’s lives in a holistic manner. The project is self-sustainable, so income generated through product sales provides support for the women and their families and sustains the growth and development of the Amani centers. Volunteers also have the privilege of sharing the stories of hope and transformation from women’s lives who have experienced true peace through products that go Beyond Fair Trade.

I’m ready to start planning my Amani Gathering! What do I do next?

Get in touch with us through our Contact Us page and we will begin the process to set up your event. Boxes are sent out every month and must be arranged by the 10th of the prior month. We’re ready to start planning your Amani Gathering with you today!