Amani ya Juu

Impact Report 2019

Happy International Women's Day! It is important to honor women as they are the pillars of our families, made in the image of God. It is women that continue to grow Amani with a passion for seekin...

A Kenyan Love Story: Lydia & Joel

  Lydia Wright started out with Amani as an intern at Amani Uganda. Now she is our International Operations Coordinator in Kenya. We are privileged to share many big life events with her, includin...

World Refugee Day 2019

This year for World Refugee Day We are calling you into action! READ the stories of Amani women who have found stable employment and a place of peace with their families, despite being relocated d...

Remember and Walk Forward

Caroline is an Amani friend and faithful customer who is battling cancer and she recently shared with us how Amani has been an encouragement to her during this difficult journey. Caroline has allow...

Strength, Challenges and Joy: I Appreciate Being a Mother...

 We got to hear from Immaculate, one of our own seamstresses, what it looks like to raise a family as a Rwandan refugee in Kenya. Here is her story in her own words: I am a wife and mother of 7 ch...

How To: Batik

Learn about the batiking process!   Batiking is traditional technique in Africa, also used at Amani.  It is an old practice, creating patterns and color, bringing life to fabrics.   Learn more det...

How to make a quilt... Amani style!

One of our signature and most loved creations at Amani are our quilts! The beautiful thing about handmade quilts is the unique and special story that each one tells from the maker to the receiver. ...

Industry Meets Humanity

Have you ever felt a little sheepish admitting where you purchased some of your clothes? The vitriol and sensationalism aimed at the fashion industry and we, her patrons, is so prevalent that it i...

Overworked or just over work?

    Work. What is work? We use phrases like ‘I’m beat’ ‘I’m spent’ ‘I’m overworked’ ‘The grind’ ‘The rat race is really getting to me’ ... The list goes on and on. It’s easy, especially in Weste...

The Impact of Amani: Personal Stories from Immaculate & Dorothy

This year is Amani’s 21st year of ministry. Every new year gives us the opportunity to reflect back on the faithful work of God and look forward in hopeful anticipation for how he will continue to ...