Amani ya Juu

Meet a Few of Amani Kenya's New Trainees

It is always a joy for us at Amani to welcome new women to our work, our centers, and our family. Their involvement with Amani will equip them with new skills, bring them into a supportive communit...

Photos from the Liberia Fashion Show

Finally! Photos of the much anticipated Liberia Sankofa Fashion show! [caption id="attachment_484" align="aligncenter" width="510"] The beautiful mountains surrounding Yekepa.[/caption] [caption...

Thanksgivings from Lucy's Family

It is with much joy that we bring you news of Lucy’s husband, Isaac! A few weeks ago we wrote asking for prayer when we learned that Lucy’s husband, Isaac, had disappeared. We waited for a message ...

A clear, sure word of hope

Easter comes this Sunday, as the historical resurrection did, amidst the dailyness of life in all its uncertainty, busyness, joy, and sorrow. The resurrection speaks a clear, sure word of hope into...

A Call for Justice, Peace, and Prayer

A few weeks ago we featured the celebrations of a Southern Sudanese woman named Lucy commemorating the new-found independence of her homeland. Her family has suffered many loses and made difficult ...

Longing for Peace: Amani Women Reflect on the Referendum in Southern Sudan

Breanne Wroughton interned at the Amani centers in Kenya and Rwanda in 2009. She now works in the Amani center in Washington, DC. Her reflection below highlights the impact of the recent referendum ...

Amani Comes Full Circle: Announcing Amani Liberia

Twenty years ago, pain and loss gripped Liberia as civil conflict broke out. But today, the hope of peace emerges. Becky Chinchen, founder of Amani ya Juu, vividly recalls stopping at a checkpoin...

"I call that a win-win": A volunteer shares her time & talent

Jamie is a photographer and Amani volunteer who lives in Austin, Texas.  She volunteered to host an Amani Gathering again this year and used her photography skills and blog to promote the event. ...

Meet Two Remarkable Women: Elizabeth & Judy

Meet Elizabeth Elizabeth Sumwabe was a Liberian woman whose strength and determination have left a powerful legacy at Amani ya Juu. In the 1990s, Amani’s founder Becky Chinchen was a close friend o...

A Bright Idea: Combine Pieced Kangas with Vibrant Hues

Amani ya Juu's Signature Kanga Line uses a common East African cloth called kanga to make one-of-a-kind totes, wristlets, covered books, and bags. Kangas, with their striking overall patterns, ...