Amani ya Juu

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...

The Men of Amani

             Celebrating our Amani Fathers At Amani ya Juu, we operate largely by women and for women. But there are many wonderful men working behi...

Amani Watoto

The Amani Watoto (Children of Peace) Program, intends to instill in children the values of God's love and acceptance for one another, regardle...

Motherhood is a Gift

"Being a mother is not a right, it’s a gift & a privilege." - Gladys, Amani Kenya Meet Gladys, head of administrative activities at Amani Kenya and full-time mother. In honor of Mother's Day,...

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, a woman who works at Amani Liberia, has chosen to ...

Up-cycled the African Way

At Amani ya Juu, our focus is spreading peace & empowering women, but we're also earth friendly!  Check out some of our "upcycled" products made from recycled and scrap materials! Cement Toi...

Amani YA JUU

Great Amani post from our friend Anne!

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 in Kenya Three times a year, production at the Am...

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 commemorative activities! 1. Give flowers to women.  Gi...