Amani ya Juu

We are Thankful

What are the women of Amahoro Burundi thankful for? The seamstresses of Amahoro Burundi have witnessed genocide, violence, hunger, and extreme poverty. But each day, they pause to offer praise a...

Amani Gifts for the Cook in Your Life

Your Thanksgiving host/hostess will spend hours (or perhaps even days) preparing for your Thanksgiving celebration. Why not surprise him or her with a gift from Amani ya Juu? Aprons are a great gi...

Meet Joyce, the woman behind the products

Before Amani, Joyce Kajuju was struggling to make it in bustling Nairobi, Kenya as a tailor, and was unable to support her children. But then she found Amani. "When I came, I fell in love with th...

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, every Sunday after church! Check out our favorite Pe...