Want to win some goodies from Amani Ya Juu?

ByKristen
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EDIT: to enter to win this giveaway, sign up for the Amani Ya Juu newsletter right here and you'll automatically be entered!

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I think you DO.

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What's Amani Ya Juu?

Amani is a fair trade sewing and reconciliation organization that helps marginalized women in Africa.   It was started by an American missionary to Liberia who had to flee to Kenya with other refugees.

Because of her experience as a refugee, she started Amani in 1996 as a way of giving employment to other displaced women.

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The Amani women make all sorts of homegoods and gifts which they sell to support themselves, which is just so great.   I love this type of non-profit model because it gives power to the economically disadvantaged people it helps.

The items that Amani sells aren't things you'd buy just to feel good...they're useful, lovely, and well-made and I'd want to own them even if they weren't helping to support a good cause.

Amani tea towels

I got a set of cotton tea towels  ($22), which are so beautiful, I'm going to have to force myself to actually use them as towels.   Love them!amani tea towel

I also chose a beaded star ornament($14), which comes in red or white.

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I kind of want five of them to hang from my dining room chandelier.

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Amani's items are made in Africa and then shipped to a warehouse in Chattanooga, where orders are fulfilled.   In Chattanooga, Amani asks the local community to bring in used boxes, which they then reuse to ship orders.

amani recycled packaging

This makes my heart happy, as you can imagine.   It gives boxes a new life, involves the community in Chattanooga, and reduces costs for Amani!

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I'm putting this batiked apron ($32.00, in white and turquoise) on my Christmas list.

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My apron is literally falling apart, so I've been keeping an eye out for a replacement that's not frilly and ruffled and this fits the bill perfectly.

Amani also sells jewelry, bags, clothing, wooden bowls/spoons, stationery, and more.

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So, there are lots of options at many different price points for your Christmas shopping at Amani. Do take a look at the offerings as you buy gifts this year, and consider using part of your gift-giving budget to support the work Amani is doing.

(This is what I prefer to do instead of boycotting. I'd rather actively support organizations/companies with a mission I love!)

The Giveaway

Amani Ya Juu is giving away a tea towel set and a beaded star ornament (you pick the colors) to a lucky Frugal Girl reader!

You could keep these for yourself, of course, or maybe there's someone on your Christmas gift list who would love them.

To enter, click here and subscribe to Amani Ya Juu's newsletter and you'll be automatically entered into this giveaway.

(SO sorry for the incorrect info earlier! I'd forgotten that Amani wanted entries to be made this way rather than in the comments.   Comments are closed to avoid any further confusion.   Just click on the link above to enter.)

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. One entry per person. Void where prohibited.   Winner will be chosen at random.   Giveaway closes at 11:59 PM EST on Thursday, November 12th.

Disclosure: Amani sent me the towels and star free of charge, but this post is not sponsored in any other way.   I'm writing about Amani and doing this giveaway because I want to support this organization in what they're doing, and I want to help spread the word.

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128 Comments

  1. ahhh! so many BEAUTIFUL items. I think I like the skirts most of all. So good for twirling 😉

  11. Awesome ministry. The poppy screen print hot pad and spoon set is beautiful. I would love to use these in my kitchen or give as a gift. Thank you for the give away opportunity.

  18. Everything is so beautiful! I personally would lean towards the half apron (I'm always guilty of wiping my hands on my pants while baking/cooking) and the Safari Bucket Bag, I think it would make a gorgeous diaper bag!

  19. I love the Heart Coasters - they would be a great gift paired with some Kenyan coffee. The jewelry is all nice, too. Especially the Mom bracelet. (:

  20. Such a great selection that it's hard to choose just one, but something that caught my eye is the Polka Dots Baby Quilt -- for our expected end-of-November grandbaby!

  23. Some really lovely items. One thing I'd get is the Batik Oven Glove Set. They are so much nicer looking than what I have. I wouldn't mind leaving them out all the time!

  24. So many lovely items! I was quite taken with the heart charm bracelet and the bucket bag.

  26. More like, what do I not want? I want the o'del dress, the bone and olivewood spoon set, the cowhorn bowl, the wituni a-line top, the snapdragon hot pad set, and the kerala infiniti scarf. Love it.

  27. The beaded star ornament it gorgeous! The red would make a perfect gift for my mother or sister-in-law!

  34. so many wonderful things! I think I would choose the smaller nativity set. Just looks so peaceful!

  35. I love the beaded lion! My 15 year old daughter would love anything from this company. Would be a great Christmas present!

  36. Beautiful stuff. I saw something to buy for Christmas gifts. I love the original patch placemats.

  39. Oh my, I am so excited to see your post on Amani, which is near and dear to my heart! We have family who used to live very close to the Nairobi location and we have had the pleasure of shopping there. The first time we had a tour of the facility and I cried as we met and talked with several of the wonderful ladies there who have been through so much. We support their work wholeheartedly and our home is full of their beautiful products!

  40. My brother-in-law's girlfriend mentioned she wanted an apron - the one in your post would be perfect! Thanks for the giveaway.

  47. Wow, great products for an even greater cause! I'd have to say I'd love the Kitenga African glass bead necklace in green. So beautiful! Thank you for letting us know about this wonderful organization:)

  52. I would love to purchase the Patch Oven Glove and Spoon set! Thanks for telling us about this site!

  54. Good Morning - I like the divided bowl and the folding shopping totes. I am a sucker for a new bag.

  60. So many beautiful things! love the pinwheel full skirt, the aluminum chevron long strand necklace or the kitenge hot pads.

  62. Love love the Star ornament! I love to each year get a new ornament, in remembrance of that year. So when you take them out each year you have something to remember about that year.
    Liking the tea towels as well.

  64. The Safari Rugged Tote in Snapdragon would be my choice, but only choosing one was hard because there are so many great items!

  67. I love the little mama doll and baby....my 5 year old daughter would adore them! (Kikoy Mama and Baby Doll Set)

  69. I love the jewelry, especially the bottle bead necklace! And the recycling of boxes is awesome!

  70. Only One item? I'd like the thank you cards, and the hot pads with the spoons, and the batik bucket bag, and the beaded stuff. I could go on.

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  71. I like the African bow tie. I can see my handsome son in it for church! Also like the red beaded star too!

  73. so many beautiful things!!!! those kitchen towels or computer bag or I don't know 🙂 thanks for the giveaway!

  75. I would get a bag...the patterns are so beautiful! The bucket bag looks really useful... or maybe a toiletries bag.... or.... so many choices!!

  79. Wow! Wow! Wow! What an amazing site and beautiful goods!
    The artisans are very talented.

    It was difficult to pick my favorite ... however, I landed on the Original Patch Oven Glove & Spoon Set.

    Thank you!

  84. I'm dying for one of those quilts (the log cabin one is especially beautiful though not very African!) but as to what's in the budget right now, I'm probably going to have to get some of that coffee at some point.

    I went to boarding school in Kenya in high school as a missionary kid and remember Amani Ya Juu! I was floored when I saw the name on your blog, I wasn't aware that they were shipping to the U.S. but I think it's hugely exciting! And not too far from where I live in TN. I'll have to visit sometime! Thanks for supporting such a great ministry!

  85. Difficult to decide...the African Kitenge Sailboat Quilt is so lovely. The olivewood spoons would get much use in this house. Love the coin purses. Beautiful items for a beautiful cause.

  86. I visited the Amani site and selected the mini messenger bag as my favorite item. My daughter adopted two children from Uganda, thus placing the women and children of Uganda firmly in my heart.

  87. I LOVE the African Kitenge Sailboat Quilt!!! It would look beautiful in my living room. I also love the Christmas tree skirt.

  93. I love the Lapa-inspired cards in the stationary section. I've been a long time reader but never commented. Thanks for sharing about this organization-I saw so many things that would be great for holiday gifts, and all from an organization I would love to support. That's a win-win in my book!

  96. I would love one of the totes. They are fabulous. Also, any of the aprons.
    Love the beautiful colors.

  97. I just bought a few things from the website, but if I bought more I'd definitely be interested in that polka dot quilt. I love the price point on items on the site too. Very reasonable - this year's Christmas presents will be unique!

  107. That batik apron you picked out is lovely! I also really like the Kitenge laptop case

  111. So many nice things. I liked the teal napkins and the teal apron. The reindeer were really cute as well. I and the giraffe bowl was really neat! Oh my! That's probably too many. Oh well.

  113. This looks like a wonderful organization! I'd personally love to have those olivewood branch spoons, and I think they'd make a great gift as well!

  115. My granddaughter is not feeling well at all ( she is owl obsessed) and that owl backpack is the the most beautiful I have ever seen !

  120. I love, love, love the love birds ornament!! I will be ordering some for the tree! Thank you so much for showing me this wonderful website!

  121. Loved so many of the items so it is hard to pick just one but I loved the African Olivewood Bowl. Functional and beautiful. I will definitely be back on their website to purchase Christmas presents. I have supported other organizations such as this one and love doing so. My money is well spent.

  122. So much good stuff! I love the Safari mini cross body bag (both green and purple!), the Shanga animal magnet in purple dragonfly, snapdragon batik hot pad set (since most of my hot pads have been chewed on by dogs), and the Kitenge laptop computer case.

  124. I like the olivewood spoon set.

    I completely agree about boycotting vs supporting local/ethical business. I try to support things that do GOOD so that way I am not focused on negative things like "I don't want that business to get my money." Even businesses that aren't ethical have employees who need to eat so I don't want to put bad vibes out to them.

  126. Thank you for sharing this. I have been looking for more fair-trade, environmentally friendly gift and shopping options, and they have so many cute things.

    I love the Waridi A-line Top, and the Aluminum Chevron Long-Strand necklace, though there are many more things I would happily buy given the occasion.

  128. I want the Trade Bead Brass Bracelet. You just solved a lot of my Christmas shopping problems. I have several people who have "everything" so they are hard to buy for. They will love gifts that give back like this. Thanks for sharing the store!

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