Amani ya Juu

Fair Trade Mountain Wedding Inspiration in Tennessee

Amani ya Juu (and several other ethical friends) were featured on Mountainside Bride! Everything about a mountain wedding should look beautiful—...

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? "...

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...

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 Gen...

Forgiveness Serves

Amani Liberia, photo credit Ashlee Gadd Last month brought Easter, a time when many spend time reflecting on the topic of forgiveness. Izetta, ...

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 ...

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 commem...

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 co...

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 (raw...

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 ...

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 restora...

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 seve...