Amani ya Juu

12 Years a "Wife"

Life in Gulu, Uganda appears to have returned to normal. People plant gardens, take care of children, and visit one another in their homes. The young ladies of Amani Uganda stitch at their mac...

Words of Encouragement: Burundi to Liberia

Last week, our Amahoro Burundi sisters shared words and prayers of encouragement to the  Amani Liberia family. They want to share with the Amani extended family as well.   Just a few faces of Am...

Ebola Outbreak: A Message from our Founder

A message from our Executive Director and Founder, Becky Chinchen, regarding the Ebola outbreak: Thank you to all Amani friends and supporters who have been praying for our members at the Amani Lib...

Happy Birthday to Us!

A letter from our Founder and Executive Director to you...   Jambo from Amani Kenya! [caption id="attachment_3585" align="alignright" width="200"] Becky Chinchen, Founder/Executive Director[/cap...

5 Year Later, Where is Uganda Now?

A woman working with her child at Amani Uganda. A peace statue stands tall in the center of the plaza, commemorating the triumphant day that peace was restored in Gulu, Uganda. No longer are bulle...

Meet Christine from Congo

A Q&A with Christine, a refugee from Congo who works at Amani Kenya. Christine (left), Amani Kenya 1) Tell us about your role in Amani. I stitch signature hot pads & oven gloves, safari...

Peanut Brittle Recipe

Esther at Amani Liberia uses her Amani money to buy materials for peanut brittle, then sells them in her community all week in a plastic bucket! Check out our favorite Peanut Brittle recipe here! ...

Sugar Cookie Recipe

Happy Sugar Cookie Day! July 9th is National Sugar Cookie Day! Here's to one of our favorite holidays! Check out our frosting-friendly collection of baking accessories & recipes from the lad...

Kilimanjaro Cookie Recipe

Amani Kenya's cafe is known all over Nairobi for delicious sweet treats. Check out the Amani Kenya recipe for the Kilimanjaro Cookie! The white peaks of this majestic cookie get their name from t...

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...