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 Amani ya Juu Unity Quilt

MAKING OF THE UNITY QUILT The original Amani unity quilt was designed in 1999, it was a collective effort by artists and designers working together at Amani ya Juu at the time.  All the materials ...

How To: Batik

Learn about the batiking process!   Batiking is traditional technique in Africa, also used at Amani.  It is an old practice, creating patterns and color, bringing life to fabrics.   Learn more det...

Overworked or just over work?

    Work. What is work? We use phrases like ‘I’m beat’ ‘I’m spent’ ‘I’m overworked’ ‘The grind’ ‘The rat race is really getting to me’ ... The list goes on and on. It’s easy, especially in Weste...

The Impact of Amani: Personal Stories from Immaculate & Dorothy

This year is Amani’s 21st year of ministry. Every new year gives us the opportunity to reflect back on the faithful work of God and look forward in hopeful anticipation for how he will continue to ...

Meet Monica

Meet the Women: Monica "I'm grateful to be at Amani...you find sisters and they are able to pray for you, encourage you, and help you with what you are going through..." Monica, Kenya. Watch the...

International Women's Day: Words of Honor for Every Woman

On International Women's Day, we take the opportunity to honor all the women of Amani. Each lady is an outstanding woman of perseverance, sacrifice, grace, and faith. We asked four women to reflect...

Fair Trade Month: Filling Homes & Hearts with Peace

October is "Fair Trade Month" - and we are proud to be members of the Fair Trade  Federation!Read what two American women have to say about fair trade and why they fill their homes with our prod...

A Celebration of Forgiveness

  Forgiveness is letting go of bad things that someone has done to you, and allowing God to take control over you. During Lent, Christians meditate on brokenness as we prepare our hearts fo...