Amani ya Juu

Meet Lyndsay: A Chat with the Amani Ambassador Coordinator

   Lyndsay Slaten is from  Signal Mountain, TN, right outside of Chattanooga. She is married to Chris, and their kids, Shepard and Sally Ann, ar...

Ambassadors for Peace

"I jumped at the chance to be an Amani volunteer because I was so impressed with the products as well as the message that peace with God empowers...

A Celebration of Forgiveness

  Forgiveness is letting go of bad things that someone has done to you, and allowing God to take control over you. During Lent, Christians ...

The Good Samaritan

“The more I think it over, the more I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” Vincent van Gogh The new year has start...

Start of Advent

Advent is a season of anticipation, a sacred time meant to focus all our attention forward, while being fully present in the now. The preparat...

The Way Out of Poverty of Spirit

“Meister Eckhart (c. 1260 - c. 1328) said in essence that the spiritual life has more to do with subtraction than with addition. [...] We aren’t re...

Active Peace

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything...

We Are Celebrating 20 Years!

Amani ya Juu is peace from above, women empowerment, and the art of sewing - sewing fabrics, vibrant patterns, and seams. When pieces come together...

Freedom

Freedom is not a constant as some believe nor a present reality for many communities and countries. While freedom is enjoyed by some, freedom is a ...

World Refugee Day

It's Camp Time!!!

Pouring love and teachings into our children and youth in this fast paced and fast changing world requires intentional effort, time and willingnes...

Celebrating Our Interns!

Amani has always been in awe of the amazing talent brought by our volunteers around the world. But today we want to especially celebrate the inter...