Amani ya Juu

Journal

Watoto Summer 26' – Growing the Next Generation

Every summer, the children of Amani gather for a week of adventure, friendship, and discovering more about the God who loves them. For many, camp is more than games and activities. It's a place whe...

On World Refugee Day, we honor the courage, resilience, and dignity of the women who make up the Amani family—many of whom have experienced displacement, loss, and the difficult journey of rebuild...

Shaped through motherhood: Becky & Joanna's Story

This Mother’s Day Month, we’ve been reflecting on what it means to be shaped by a mother—and then to pass that on. Immediately we thought of Joanna Vaughn, the daughter and the founder of the Aman...

Stories from the Children of Amani

Behind every Amani piece is a mother—and a family. This week, as we lead up to Mother’s Day, we’re sharing stories from the children of our seamstresses—the ones who see their strength, sacrifice, ...

Christine & Lydie: a Story of Two Generations

Behind every Amani piece is a mother—and a family. This week, as we lead up to Mother’s Day, we’re sharing stories from all the mothers involved in creating the family that is Amani. Christine My ...

An Easter Rooted in Hospitality

This Easter, we’re reminded that the story of Christ is one of welcome, love, and sacrificial care. At Amani, that same spirit of hospitality is lived out every day—and then carried beyond our wall...

Amani Uganda History

Going Home After many years of living in Nairobi as a refugee while working at Amani ya Juu, Simprosa Okot left Kenya with her husband and children to return to their home country of Uganda. They r...

Friends Who Become Family

At Amani ya Juu, friendship often becomes family. For Anna, Vestina, and Alice, that has been true in the most beautiful way. Their friendship has grown over years of shared work, shared faith, and...

Amani at 30

It has been my privilege over these 30 years to hear women laugh again, sing with joy, regain health, learn to stitch and find meaningful faith with a peace that transforms through the power of Chr...