Amani ya Juu

Meet Lydia

Meet Lydia. Lydia works with Amani ya Juu in Nairobi, Kenya. Lydia stitching at Amani ya Juu Lydia is originally from the Republic of Congo and came to Kenya in 2006 when the civil war brok...

Wangari Maathai

We are so proud of the various female African leaders and the impact they have made in Africa and the rest of the world! One of the amazing female African leaders that we would like to celebrate is...

The Strength of Your Voice!

Your voice is strong. Spread peace by sharing our video. Watch our 2.5 minute video. Forward the video to friends, family, & co-workers. Share it on Facebook and Twitter. Spread the word...

Rahab's Paper Beads

The women who come through Amani ya Juu do not always stay. In fact,  Amani often considers it a success when a woman moves beyond our gates. Some businesses, like Rahab’s Paper Beads, are formed b...

Amani Family Update: Westgate Mall Attack

Amani ya Juu was founded in Kenya, where today, about 100 women produce high-quality products and work towards becoming agents of peace in their community. In the aftermath of the horrific attack a...

Raw Art Letterpress

[caption id="attachment_2924" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Colette's is selling a Swahili print and cards as a fundraiser for Amani ya Juu (rawartletterpress.com)[/caption] "I have been so ble...

An Update on Lucy and Jerita's trip to Liberia

A few weeks ago, we interviewed our sisters Lucy and Jerita at our Kenya center and posted a blog about their adventure in Liberia. Read that post here: Lucy and Jerita go to Liberia. Below  are a ...

Our 3 Core Values

Reconciliation Every person needs God’s peace for their body, heart, and spirit. Healed person-to-person relationship is the beginning of restoration. We learn that we do not suffer alone when i...

A Bittersweet Prospect

[caption id="attachment_2835" align="aligncenter" width="352"] Mary works at Amani ya Juu's Kenya center[/caption] Meet Mary The third of seven children, Mary, 21, grew up in Nairobi, Kenya. D...

You like us! You really like us!

                                   At Amani ya Juu, we're so glad you like us. A few weeks ago, we asked our social media fans one question. Why do you like us, anyway? Is it our Fair Trade Feder...