Shaped through motherhood: Becky & Joanna's Story

This Mother’s Day Month, we’ve been reflecting on what it means to be shaped by a mother—and then to pass that on. Immediately we thought of Joanna Vaughn, the daughter and the founder of the Aman...

Stories from the Children of Amani

Behind every Amani piece is a mother—and a family. This week, as we lead up to Mother’s Day, we’re sharing stories from the children of our seamstresses—the ones who see their strength, sacrifice, ...

Christine & Lydie: a Story of Two Generations

Behind every Amani piece is a mother—and a family. This week, as we lead up to Mother’s Day, we’re sharing stories from all the mothers involved in creating the family that is Amani. Christine My ...

An Easter Rooted in Hospitality

This Easter, we’re reminded that the story of Christ is one of welcome, love, and sacrificial care. At Amani, that same spirit of hospitality is lived out every day—and then carried beyond our wall...

Amani Uganda History

Going Home After many years of living in Nairobi as a refugee while working at Amani ya Juu, Simprosa Okot left Kenya with her husband and children to return to their home country of Uganda. They r...

Friends Who Become Family

At Amani ya Juu, friendship often becomes family. For Anna, Vestina, and Alice, that has been true in the most beautiful way. Their friendship has grown over years of shared work, shared faith, and...

Amani at 30

It has been my privilege over these 30 years to hear women laugh again, sing with joy, regain health, learn to stitch and find meaningful faith with a peace that transforms through the power of Chr...

World Peace Day 2025

As we celebrate World Peace Day 2025, we asked women at Amani ya Juu to share what peace means to them. Their answers remind us that peace is not only the absence of conflict, but also the presence...

World Refugee Day at Amani 2025

On World Refugee Day, we recognize the strength, courage, and hope of those who have been forced to flee their homes. At Amani, we are privileged to walk alongside women rebuilding their lives with...