Amani ya Juu

Meet Lucy

Lucy began stitching placemats with us 18 years ago as a devastated Sudanese refugee. Read her story of loss, reconciliation, and a beautiful future "The worst memory that I can remember is the tim...

The Men of Amani

             Celebrating our Amani Fathers At Amani ya Juu, we operate largely by women and for women. But there are many wonderful men working behi...

Motherhood is a Gift

"Being a mother is not a right, it’s a gift & a privilege." - Gladys, Amani Kenya Meet Gladys, head of administrative activities at Amani Kenya and full-time mother. In honor of Mother's Day,...

Up-cycled the African Way

At Amani ya Juu, our focus is spreading peace & empowering women, but we're also earth friendly!  Check out some of our "upcycled" products made from recycled and scrap materials! Cement Toi...

Watoto Burundi Children's Camp

“We need to train children from an early age in peace, unity, and reconciliation.” - Goreth, Amahoro Burundi Country Director   Amani Watoto in Kenya Three times a year, production at the Am...

10 Ways to Celebrate International Women's Day

International Women's Day is this Saturday, March 8th! It's a perfect day to celebrate the fabulous women in our lives. Check out our top 10 commemorative activities! 1. Give flowers to women.  Gi...

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...

Fair Trade Valentine's Day Gift Guide

If you still haven't found a gift for your special Valentine this year, maybe one of these amazing fair trade items is just the thing you're looking for! 1. Mama Ganache's Classic Red Velvet Box p...

An Interview with Mama Rahab

Last year, Amani ya Juu shared the story of an extraordinary young woman and entrepreneur named Rahab. Behind women like Rahab, there are often incredible mothers. Today we invite you to meet her m...

Good Reads by African Authors

Start the new year with good reads by some of Africa's most famous writers! Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adic...