Maggie: A Glimpse of our Nairobi Sister Center
This was originally posted to the Amani ya Juu blog by Emily Kirwan. Many of our customers who have visited our Nairobi Amani sister center and come to the DC shop ask “Do you know Maggie? I met her...
View ArticleAmaniDC’s 2 Day Holiday Open House!
It has become a pre-Christmas tradition: two days of gift-shopping at AmaniDC! In conjunction with Mount Pleasant’s Cheap Art Sale and Santa’s visit to Lamont Park, we’re inviting you to our holiday...
View ArticleThanks for the Mention, Express!
Check out our mention in the Express paper: “To finish off your new look, stop at nearby Amani ya Juu (3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW; 202-536-5303). You’ll find stylish fair-trade clothing, jewelry and...
View Article20% Off Sale!
Today through Saturday, come shop for small coin purses, clutches, and bags under $30 at our 20% off sale! We have a variety of colors, styles, and fabrics available. You were so good to others this...
View ArticleFair Trade Friday: Africa’s Oldest Fair Trade Collective
The Kagera Cooperative Union (KCU) of coffee farmers in Tanzania is the oldest Fairtrade cooperative in Africa, receiving its certification in 1990. It is currently Africa’s largest cooperative as...
View ArticleAmaniDC Clothing Swap a Success!
Thanks to everyone who helped to make our first AmaniDC Clothing Swap such a success! Everyone walked in with a bag (or a few) of clothing, and everyone walked out caffeinated from Coexist’s coffee...
View ArticleNew Products have Arrived!
Please join us in welcoming our brand new 2014 product and pattern line! Our tribal zig-zag Tamaduni line was so popular, we decided to mix it up and add a few colors. This beautiful pattern now comes...
View ArticleFair Trade Friday: Fair Trade and Conflict, Rebuilding Lives
Amani’s centers throughout Africa have the core mission of helping women, especially refugees, to rebuild and recover in the wake of conflict. In many ways, the Fair Trade model can bring development...
View ArticleSecond Annual African Ambassadorial Dinner and Discussion
Last night, Amani ya Juu participated at American University’s School of International Service’s Second Annual African Ambassadorial Dinner and Discussion. The Africa Initiative student group hosted...
View ArticlePeace and Reconciliation Workshop Tomorrow Evening
Tomorrow evening, we will be opening and closing one hour and a half early (we will be open from 10:30am-5:30pm) in order to attend this free and open event on the Hill and we invite you to attend as...
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