Amani ya Juu

How Africa Inspired Tiny House Living

How Africa Inspired Tiny House Living

Lindsay Weaver has been an intern with Amani for the past six months. She also lives in a tiny house with her husband Jeremy, who runs a tiny hous...

Meet our volunteer...and her daughter, Amani!

Check out our interview with Lana, who named her daughter "Amani" after a visit to our Kenya center! How did you get connected to us? "...

Meet Margaret

Meet Margaret, who works at Amani Kenya... Meet the women who make the goods: Margaret “Most of us, we come here when we are very down. You lef...

147 Crosses

Amani ya Juu remembers the 147 Kenyans who lost their lives in a terrorist attack on the Garissa University College campus April 2nd. We pray fo...

Cinnamon & Pecan Scones

Check out this easy recipe from Revel Pastry Company in Chattanooga, TN! Featured: Kitenge Napkin Set and Cow Horn Bowl from Amani ya Juu. This...

Maggie-isms

Many visitors to Amani ya Juu in Kenya agree that their favorite experience is a warm, enthusiastic greeting from Maggie, who works in the boutique...

Girl Scouts and Amani ya Juu

Most of us know of the Girl Scouts for their most excellent cookies such as the crowd favorite thin mints, and for their outdoor education programs...

Meet our Intern: Lindsay

Name: Lindsay Weaver School and Degree: Southern Adventist University. Masters of Science in Global Community Development. Role at Amani: I am ...

Women in White

In Greek mythology, goddesses were women of great power. They were looked at as strong, unique, and worthy women. Aphrodite was the goddess of love...

5 Ways to Spread Peace

Amani ya Juu is Swahili for "Peace from Above". Want to spread peace in your life? Look no further. 1. Purchase Ethically Sourced Products or Gen...

Africa in Hollywood

Africa is IN, all over Hollywood. You might be surprised at some of the biggest celebrities you never knew were from Mama Africa. Then, there are t...

10 Ideas for Hosting Your Amani Party

An Amani Gathering is any event where people come together to learn about and support Amani ya Juu. We like to call them parties :). They are hoste...

Meet Our Intern: Jessica

Jessica's celebrating Halloween Amani Style. Name: Jessica Schachle Lundquist Hometown: Chattanooga, Tennessee School & Degree: Universit...