Amani ya Juu

You Matter

In our 20th year at Amani, as we look for volunteers who are willing to host an Amani Box Party, it has made us reflect on all those who have helped us to get where we are. We asked Becky Chinchen...

Gift of Mercy

Not getting what we rightly deserve is unjust and unfair. Not getting what is due us can make us question our worth and value. Being treated unjustly and unfairly is painful and can stir a myriad o...

Every Day is Fair Trade Day at Amani ya Juu!

  Since 2012, Amani ya Juu has been a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation. As a social enterprise committed to empowering women through peace and reconciliation, Amani continues to strongly...

Dorothy's Mother's Day Story

Dorothy's Exclusive Chapati Recipe

Read about the background of this recipe here. Ingredients: 4 cups of wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of oil 1 1/2 cups of warm water Instructions: In a bowl, put flour, salt and ...

Stories of Forgiveness

The Great Day Easter is upon us.  In many languages around the world Easter is more aptly called The Great Day and Resurrection Sunday. As we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection we reflect on...

Amani ya Juu Women Make My Heart Smile

A few words from Ali, our Creative Director...    The women at Amani ya Juu continue to make my heart smile. My absolute favorite moments of my days here are when I get to stop and chat with a lad...

The Gift of Education

In January two Amani trainees, Ingrid and Eugeine, were informed that each of their 4 children would be receiving special Christmas presents this year! Because of a generous financial donation from...

Amani Kenya Watoto Camp 2015

Amani’s Watoto camp is a special event created for the children of the Amani women. The children are invited to join with volunteers and Amani staff and enjoy three days of devotion, games, food, a...

2015: Year in Review

We couldn't have done 2015 without you! A Review of 2015 Here's what we accomplished together... U.S. Center Partnered with 67 volunteers throughout the US Increased US orders from Africa cent...