Amani ya Juu

2023 Updates from Amani Kenya!

For those of us in the United States, it is easy for us to feel distanced from our amazing Amani family in Kenya or Uganda. How great it would be able to greet our friends in chapel or to sit down ...

The Story behind the Unity Quilt

There's a beautiful story behind this quilt. The Amani ya Juu Unity Quilt, rich with meaning, was made by the Amani women representing many different nations. It's a symbol of reconciliation. G...

The Gift of Education

In January two Amani trainees, Ingrid and Eugeine, were informed that each of their 4 children would be receiving special Christmas presents this year! Because of a generous financial donation from...

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 cent...

The Gift of Bibles

  Amani Kenya was gifted with $128 in order to purchase 15 Swahili Bibles and 1 French Bible. The Bibles were purchased from the Biblica Guest House book shop who also donated an extra Bible for f...

Lillian and the Goats

Lillian is one of our most valued employees in Uganda and she is a survivor. Like many of us, her life has been full of trials and tribulations. By the age of 35, Amono Lillian had endured an abd...

5 Ways to Spread Peace

Amani ya Juu is Swahili for "Peace from Above". Want to spread peace in your life? Look no further. 1. Purchase Ethically Sourced Products or Gently Used Items "For God is not a God of disorder ...

Africa in Hollywood

Africa is IN, all over Hollywood. You might be surprised at some of the biggest celebrities you never knew were from Mama Africa. Then, there are those celebrities who love to enthrall themselves w...

Ebola Outbreak: A Message from our Founder

A message from our Executive Director and Founder, Becky Chinchen, regarding the Ebola outbreak: Thank you to all Amani friends and supporters who have been praying for our members at the Amani Lib...

Giving Comes in all Ages: An interview with Sarah Rasmussen

Last fall, the name "Sarah Rasmussen" seemed to pop up consistently in Amani ya Juu's online donations report. We assumed that name belonged to the mother of an Amani Uganda intern, Rachel Rasmusse...