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Our name, Amani ya Juu, is a Swahili saying which means “Peace from Above." We are a social economic enterprise committed to peace and reconciliation for women from many African nations and cultures. We use beautiful African materials to create high quality fair trade home goods and accessories. Through our faith in God who provides a transcendent peace, we heal from the past. Together we grow in dignity and respect for one another.
Thanks to each of you who already invested or pledged commitment. It isn’t too late to invest in our 30th Anniversary Growth Fund!
Building on our strong foundation, the Growth Fund will take the cap off our growth, extending tangible peace exponentially to artisans and customers—without compromising quality or mission.
Your gift will enable us to:
1. Grow Our Business
We plan to triple our sales in the next five years. To do that, we need to hire staff, upgrade and preserve our building, and strengthen the systems required to scale our business. This investment will support meaningful jobs, deepen our holistic impact, steward a sustainable organization, and build communities of peace.
2. Deepen Our Impact
Our growth will provide work for 100 additional stitchers and artisans, each deeply embraced by community and the love of Christ. We'll continue to scale our work as a social enterprise hub here in Chattanooga with a retail space for local artisans and other mission-driven enterprises.
3. Build Our Community
Each location of Amani—Nairobi, Kenya; Gulu, Uganda; and Chattanooga, United States—is building a community rooted in the peace of Christ. Our contexts and specific work may vary, but our commitment to peace, beauty, stewardship, and hospitality is constant.
Your investment of time, talent and resources over the years has sustained us and will take us to the next season of growth. In gratitude and celebration, The Amani Team
