Amani Ya Juu

"Amani Ya Juu, where peace is sewn through the eye of a needle."

Amani ya Juu (meaning 'higher peace' in Swahili) is a training project in sewing and marketing for African women who have been affected by wars and ethnic conflicts.

The beautiful designs and high quality of the products appeal to people world-wide. At this webshop you can purchase a selection of the most beautifull and best-selling products of Amani.

The purpose of the project Amani ya Juu is twofold: First to give African women an opportunity to improve their sewing and marketing skills in order to be able to provide for the needs of their families. Second to sow seeds of peace in the hearts of these women through Bible study and prayer.

Amani ya Juu is a self-sustaining project. Generated income is used for operational expenses as well as to provide income for the woen to support their families. None of the proceeds is used by the missionaries assisting the project.

Amani ya Juu produces a wide selection of attractive, high quality products made out of local African textiles (kitenge, batik and tie&dye), like tablecloths, bags, toys, clothing and so on.

History

In 1996 Amani started with three women in Nairobi. It has grown to 50 women from 18 different ethnic groups all across central and eastern Africa. Most of these women are marginalized and must carry the burdens of poverty, corruption and war.

To promote the philosophy of Amani ya Juu support is given to other women's groups in the Kakuma Refugee Camp (nothern Kenya), Korogocho (outskirts of Nairobi), Kigeme (Rwanda) and Kayanza (Burundi).