2015: Year in Review
We couldn't have done 2015 without you!
A Review of 2015
Here's what we accomplished together...
U.S. Center
- Partnered with 67 volunteers throughout the US
- Increased US orders from Africa centers by up to 40%
- Renovated our facility to multiply our warehouse space x2 and installed 6 new storefront windows in our retail space
- Provided employment for 10 Chattanoogans
- Finished "in the black" with a 28% increase in sales
- Shared the women’s testimonies of faith and peace with 10,000 Amani Facebook followers
Kenya Center
- Installed office laptops for 7 departments (Reception, Clothing, Distribution, Export, Warehouse, Design, and Cafe)
- Contucted IT training for 13 staff members
- Held an annual retreat for 44 ladies, an event that included presentations of music, dance and skits and a beautiful testimony time
- Gave out 16 new Bibles to the ladies
- Provided backpacks for 8 children from ages 6-14
- Graduated 6 women from our 4-year sewing program and welcomed 8 new ladies
Uganda Center
- Welcomed 6 new women into our training program
- Hired 2 staff members: one to oversee our ministry with the ladies, and another to jump-start a sales department
- Established 2 new developmental programs: Trauma Rehabilitation and Discipleship Class
- Purchased necessary equipment for growth, including 2 tables, 8 tools, 2 long stools, 2 heavy-duty sewing machines, and 1 filing cabinet
Liberia Center
- Invited 136 young girls to become members of our newly reinstated Amani Girls Club, where girls are taught to respect themselves and celebrate the plan God has for their future
- Worked with a team of 5 Tennessee volunteers to repair the leaky roof, the first step on the journey to a reopened production facility
- 9 seamstresses and tailors regained hope for the future as Amani began renovations to reopen the center
“The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6:26
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