Amani ya Juu

Amani's U.S. Safari

In September, a team of five women from Amani Kenya visited the United States. The women on the team were Jerita, a leader in Production at Amani; Elizabeth, an important member of Distribution; Tr...

Reflections from the Amani Kenya visit to the US: "I could have never dreamed of it."

A reflection from Brittany Noetzel, Amani ya Juu's US Country Director  Elizabeth turned to me with bright eyes. “You know, this is a miracle,” she said with a firm nod. Jerita leaned in, her tin...

Sandra from Uganda

Sandra from Uganda The Story Behind Original Patch Over the years, many Amani friends have remarked that they often think of Sandra from Uganda, the woman whose name appears on many of the items fr...

Under the Avocado Tree

Samantha Hinkle is a Wheaton College student from Texas. As an International Relations major, her academic focus is on the Great Lakes region of Africa, and she is particularly passionate about dev...

Celebrating 15 Years of Amani ya Juu: Interview with founder & director Becky Chinchen

An interview with Becky Chinchen, founder and executive director of Amani ya Juu Did you ever dream that Amani would become what it is today? I am asked this question a lot. I didn’t really plan ...

Celebrating 15 Years of Amani ya Juu: Outreach Programs

Over the years, Amani’s commitment to holistic ministry has led to pursuing peace in unique and creative ways. As visionary leaders have emerged, a variety of outreach programs have evolved for sha...

Celebrating 15 Years of Amani ya Juu: The Founding Members

Amani was established in 1996 with four women. Each of the ladies began their journey with Amani broken and devastated by the horrors of civil conflict. They needed healing, a restored vision, and ...

Celebrating 15 Years of Amani ya Juu: Words from the Women

Monique Mukuninwa  Where are you from?      Congo How long have you been at Amani?      5 years What is your role at Amani?      Production What has changed the most since you arrived?     ...

Celebrating 15 Years of Amani ya Juu!

We are proud to announce that this summer marks Amani's 15th anniversary! It has been an amazing journey, and we are excited to continue growing and learning about creating peace through sustainabl...

Meet a Few of Amani Kenya's New Trainees

It is always a joy for us at Amani to welcome new women to our work, our centers, and our family. Their involvement with Amani will equip them with new skills, bring them into a supportive communit...