Amani ya Juu

Meet the Women: Christine

Meet Christine One of the many ladies of Amani ya Juu “I have a husband and five children. I came to Amani ya Juu to better my life. I do this for my family. " p> Meet the Women: Christine f...

Meet our volunteer...and her daughter, Amani!

Check out our interview with Lana, who named her daughter "Amani" after a visit to our Kenya center! How did you get connected to us? "I went on a missions awareness trip to Kenya in co...

Meet Margaret

Meet Margaret, who works at Amani Kenya... Meet the women who make the goods: Margaret “Most of us, we come here when we are very down. You left your home country because of the war, and you we...

147 Crosses

Amani ya Juu remembers the 147 Kenyans who lost their lives in a terrorist attack on the Garissa University College campus April 2nd. We pray for their families and their loss; a loss to them, a...

Cinnamon & Pecan Scones

Check out this easy recipe from Revel Pastry Company in Chattanooga, TN!  Featured: Kitenge Napkin Set and Cow Horn Bowl from Amani ya Juu.   This recipe is perfect for Mother's Day breakfast in b...

Maggie-isms

Many visitors to Amani ya Juu in Kenya agree that their favorite experience is a warm, enthusiastic greeting from Maggie, who works in the boutique. Nearly every day for the last 15 years, Maggie h...

Girl Scouts and Amani ya Juu

Most of us know of the Girl Scouts for their most excellent cookies such as the crowd favorite thin mints, and for their outdoor education programs. But how much do we really know about the Women o...

Meet our Intern: Lindsay

Name: Lindsay Weaver School and Degree: Southern Adventist University. Masters of Science in Global Community Development. Role at Amani: I am the Marketing and Resource Development intern. I w...

Women in White

In Greek mythology, goddesses were women of great power. They were looked at as strong, unique, and worthy women. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty. Nike was the goddess of victory. Sele...

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...