Amani ya Juu

Fair Trade Mountain Wedding Inspiration in Tennessee

Amani ya Juu (and several other ethical friends) were featured on Mountainside Bride!   Everything about a mountain wedding should look beautiful—and be made beautifully, too! This mountain weddin...

Joy

Over the years, Amani ya Juu has been blessed to work with African women to build peace and empower lives. However, sometimes even we are surprised at how far God has used Amani to impact the lives...

A Cup of Chai Tea

Warmest Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya ...in the form of Chai Tea! Our Amani Garden Cafe in Nairobi, Kenya is famous for a yummy cup of chai on chilly mornings during the dry season. How could we...

Meet Nancy at Amani Uganda

Nancy is the new (and first) Ministry Coordinator at Amani Uganda! One of Nancy's most important roles is tutoring the Amani Uganda ladies in reading. This is not only a key skill for practical re...

Fall Scarves That Tell a Story

 Scarves are always the perfect fall accessory - but- Amani ya Juu scarves tell a story!   Kerala Infinity Scarf This infinity scarf is handmade in Nairobi, Kenya by women working for a fair tra...

Junior: A Miracle Story

  Throughout Beatrice’s last pregnancy, she experienced tremendous conflict in her marriage. The stress significantly impacted her health, leading to Junior’s premature birth. Beatrice began work...

Kevin and her Baby

Kevin (center) is the Accountant at Amani Uganda. She has been extremely helpful with the growth of the Uganda center. She recently became a mother! We're so thrilled about this new addition to th...

Meet Our Friend Venancia

Venancia is a Rwandan refugee who sews for Amani Kenya - -Tell us about yourself... -"I come from Rwanda. I am 34 and have been married for 8 years. My prayer is that one day God will bless us wit...

An Update on Rahab

 Elizabeth and Rahab, Mother and daughter! For the last year, Rahab of Nairobi, Kenya has been fighting breast cancer.   You might remember her  2013 story of heartbreak, triumph, and her jewe...

Meet the Intern: Hannah

Name: Hannah Waggoner School and Degree: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). Undergraduates degree in Business Marketing and minoring in Fine Arts. Role at Amani: I am th...