Amani ya Juu

Strength, Challenges and Joy: I Appreciate Being a Mother...

 We got to hear from Immaculate, one of our own seamstresses, what it looks like to raise a family as a Rwandan refugee in Kenya. Here is her story in her own words: I am a wife and mother of 7 ch...

How To: Batik

Learn about the batiking process!   Batiking is traditional technique in Africa, also used at Amani.  It is an old practice, creating patterns and color, bringing life to fabrics.   Learn more det...

How to make a quilt... Amani style!

One of our signature and most loved creations at Amani are our quilts! The beautiful thing about handmade quilts is the unique and special story that each one tells from the maker to the receiver. ...

Industry Meets Humanity

Have you ever felt a little sheepish admitting where you purchased some of your clothes? The vitriol and sensationalism aimed at the fashion industry and we, her patrons, is so prevalent that it i...

Overworked or just over work?

    Work. What is work? We use phrases like ‘I’m beat’ ‘I’m spent’ ‘I’m overworked’ ‘The grind’ ‘The rat race is really getting to me’ ... The list goes on and on. It’s easy, especially in Weste...

The Impact of Amani: Personal Stories from Immaculate & Dorothy

This year is Amani’s 21st year of ministry. Every new year gives us the opportunity to reflect back on the faithful work of God and look forward in hopeful anticipation for how he will continue to ...

Meet Monica

Meet the Women: Monica "I'm grateful to be at Amani...you find sisters and they are able to pray for you, encourage you, and help you with what you are going through..." Monica, Kenya. Watch the...

International Women's Day: Words of Honor for Every Woman

On International Women's Day, we take the opportunity to honor all the women of Amani. Each lady is an outstanding woman of perseverance, sacrifice, grace, and faith. We asked four women to reflect...

Dance for the Father's Love!

A huge part of being a family at Amani is walking with Amani mothers as they raise their kids. Every year Amani Kenya hosts the Amani Watoto Peace Camp for the kids of all the women as a time when...

Fair Trade Month: Filling Homes & Hearts with Peace

October is "Fair Trade Month" - and we are proud to be members of the Fair Trade  Federation!Read what two American women have to say about fair trade and why they fill their homes with our prod...