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“For many, sewing was not just a skill they sought to learn but a metaphor for stitching together a new life.” For twelve months, the women are bound by stories of survival and hope, attending weekly classes, mastering sewing techniques, sharing laughter, and supporting one another through the challenges. The program didn’t just teach…
Amani Women Center’s (AWC) workforce development and small-scale manufacturing arm Clarkston Ga, is experiencing remarkable growth as socially responsible companies seek to partner with the organization for its exceptional production of upcycle and ethically produced goods. AWC believes that true empowerment means providing refugee women with the necessary tools for employability and quality job opportunities…
Together we gave over 300 pair of shoes to more than 100 refugee families in Clarkston. We paired up with Samaritan’s Feet and the Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, to provide much-needed shoes to the refugee families we serve. Our new goal is to raise $10,000 by May 2025 The more we can raise…
Team AWC is thrilled to celebrate with other 9 honorees at the 2023 Good Trouble Honors (GTH) Event! The Center For Civic Innovation ends each year with the Good Trouble Honors where the work of incredible community leaders, entrepreneurs and movement builders who are making a difference in Atlanta, are recognized and honored. The GTH…
Amani Women Center (AWC) was the Non-Profit recipient of the 2023 “Siggie” Awards. The Award is named in honor of Sig Mosley, who is known as the “godfather of investing” in Atlanta. Hosted by TiE Atlanta, in partnership with Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, and other partners, on November 1st at Emory’s Hatchery. Siggie Awards…
This year’s Sewing Academy graduates have even more employment opportunities to look forward to as AWC’s small-scale manufacturing program gains momentum. Several of the graduates are already members of the production team that is serving small business needs in the community and beyond. Friends, family, supporters, and Amani staff cheered as the graduates were honored…
In honor of International Day of Peace — Amani Women Center celebrated the graduation of 25 refugee women from 10 different countries, including Afghanistan, Burma, Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Liberia, Burundi, Nepal, Pakistan, and Rwanda. Friends, family, supporters, and Amani staff cheered as the graduates were honored for completing the12-month sewing program. Each graduate received a certificate…
Amani Sewing Academy – Workforce Development & Job Readiness Dibora is originally from Ethiopia. She enrolled in Amani Women Center Sewing Academy (ASA) in the year 2021. After one year in the program, Dibora graduated in the fall of 2022. Each ASA graduate receives a certificate of completion and is gifted a brand-new Singer…
Amani Women Center – “SOLE-MATE COMMUNITY OUTREACH DAY A HUGE SUCCESS!” We distributed over 600 pairs of shoes. Our partners and sponsors that made it possible – Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Samaritan’s Feet, Amani Women Center, & Solid Foundation! We have used funds to provide Hope Tote drawstring bags containing…
Vaccine Registration, Vaccination & Awareness: Amani Women Center in collaboration with DeKalb County and CORE vaccinated over 200 adults and children on Saturday, December 4th at the Amani Sewing Academy location on MDM campus. It was the first community vaccine event ever in the state of Georgia to offer $100 prepaid debit cards to everyone…
ASA 2024 Graduation
ASA 2023 Graduation
