Our Mission:
Make God's Peace Known
Wherever We Are
Our Vision
Extend Amani ya Juu's mission
of connecting women experiencing
vulnerability to meaningful work and
community, distributing their beautiful
products and creating spaces where people
experience God's peace.
We Value
the Program
Amani ya Juu means “Peace from Above” in Swahili. Amani is a sewing and reconciliation program for marginalized women in Africa. Women from many African nations and cultures are learning to work together through faith in God who provides a peace that transcends cultural and ethnic differences.
Amani began in 1996 with four women sewing placemats together in Nairobi. Since then, Amani has grown to over 200 women representing diverse communities from all across Africa. In the face of conflict and poverty, women at Amani regain hope and stability and share Christ’s gift of peace in their homes, communities and nations. Amani has established a presence of peace in several African countries as women return to their homelands to begin their own peace building initiatives.
The Products
Through the skills and talents of the women we are able to produce a wide selection of high-quality fair trade handbags, home & kitchen décor, jewelry, women’s apparel and children’s items– all made with beautiful African fabric that is recognized for the rich and vibrant motifs and colors of Africa.
Product sales through our retail outlets sustain the growth and development of the Amani centers. Over the years Amani ya Juu has sought creative ways to support the training program for the women at Amani. We often work with local artisans in the Nairobi Maasai Market in Kenya to supply Amani with home goods and jewelry accessories while promoting local creativity and talent. An artisan who supplies us with jewelry is a partner in Amani’s vision of peace and economic support. All products are made of natural materials and are handcrafted to compliment Amani’s line of beautiful products.
the Symbol
Africa often communicates her wisdom through symbols. The Adinkra symbol Nkyinkyim, meaning "twists and turns," reminds us that life's path is rarely straight. It speaks to perseverance, resilience, and the strength to keep moving forward.
For the women of Amani, these twists and turns are deeply personal. Yet within a community of hope and belonging, hardship gives way to peace. Skills are developed, confidence is restored, and new purpose begins to unfold—one step at a time.
Invest in Peace Programs
Amani Foundation and Amani ya Juu Trust are sister organizations, independent but fully interdependent. Amani Foundation sells products created by Amani ya Juu Trust as well as supports wraparound programming to contribute to flourishing for women and their families.
