Amani ya Juu

Meet Our Intern: Jessica

Jessica's celebrating Halloween Amani Style. Name: Jessica Schachle Lundquist Hometown: Chattanooga, Tennessee School & Degree: University of Tennessee Chattanooga Pathway, Bachelor of Po...

Christmas Greetings from Becky Chinchen

Christmas greetings in the name of Christ! As preparations for Christmas day heighten, the halls of Amani ya Juu centers are filled with sounds of women laughing, heartfelt prayers, songs of pr...

AmaniDC says farewell to Mount Pleasant

The AmaniDC shop will be closing its doors after 6 years on Mount Pleasant Street and moving to our website, amaniafrica.org. Our mission to pass God’s peace globally will continue through our webs...

White Ribbon Day at Amani Kenya

"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 The following is a message from Cathie Bu...

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...