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...
Read morePhotos 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...
Read moreThanksgivings 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 ...
Read moreEaster 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...
Read moreA 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 ...
Read moreLonging 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 ...
Read moreAmani 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...
Read more"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. ...
Read moreMeet 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...
Read moreA 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, ...
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