Amani ya Juu

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, ...

"You cannot dance when you have no peace.": Unity Quilts for Rwanda & Burundi

Nearly every visitor to Amani Kenya is introduced to the Unity Quilt -- a literal and figurative tapestry of peace, depicting peace-making practices from several ethnic traditions represented at ...

A Personal Update from Maggie

"Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?" We were deeply encouraged by the strong response to our recent update about Maggie Ndanu's healing through a much-needed surgery.  Maggie is a v...

Walking with Maggie: A Miracle of Healing

You can help Amani care for this special woman by donating to the Amani Emergency Fund. One of the most memorable parts of a visit to Amani ya Juu in Kenya is a warm, enthusiastic greeting fr...

Celebrating Easter: A reason to dance

Easter greetings from the Amani family! The peace sown through the eye of a needle at Amani ya Juu results from the resurrection we celebrate this Easter. Without the resurrection there would be...

A Reflection on Love

What does it mean to be loved at Amani ya Juu? Dorcas works in Amani's clothing department in Nairobi, Kenya. She has been transformed by the love of her Amani sisters.  These are her words of lo...

Lessons from the ropes with Amani Sasa

The youth of Amani Sasa are learning through experience about courage, perseverance, and peace.  And others are too! [caption id="attachment_175" align="alignright" width="299"] Ruth & Yayo hi...

Abundant Blessings of Life Together in Kenya

an update from the Amani center in Nairobi, Kenya Recent months have been busy at Amani’s main center in Nairobi, Kenya.  The women have been stitching bags, dying fabric, experimenting with new de...

Nairobi's cafe playground gets a makeover

The men of Amani Kazi ("Peace Work") were pleased to undertake improvements to the playground in the garden cafe at Amani Nairobi.  A few years of wear and tear left it in need of some attention.  ...

AmaniDC celebrates its grand opening!

Amani's Washington, DC location encompasses our US warehouse, a retail boutique, and the main US office.  Amani is proud to announce the grand opening of its youngest daughter center.  If you're in...