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AWC Alumna – Dibora Abrhe

By Gabby Erawoc

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…

AWC Helps Refugee Children Put Their Best Foot Forward.

By Gabby Erawoc

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…

AWC Community Outreach Events!

By Gabby Erawoc

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…

IN HONOR OF WORLD REFUGEE DAY!

By Gabby Erawoc

  SHOE DRIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAMARITAN’S FEET                                  Amani Women Center community ambassadors and youth ambassadors mobilized and assisted in the distribution of 800 shoes and 300 boxes of diapers in honor of World Refugee Day! Special thanks to our partners…

Community Conversations About COVID-19

By Gabby Erawoc

Amani Women Center “COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS” ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINE   Thanks to Dr. Gulshan Harjee for joining our one out of many community conversations on Covid-19 vaccine. Increasing vaccine uptake in communities of color requires culturally tailored messaging, trusted voices and AWC Community Ambassadors. AWC community conversations are addressing myths, taboos, fears and cultural nuances about…

Amani Women Center is OPEN! Sunday 08/20/2020

By Reggie Erawoc

Amani Women Center is OPEN! 11am-5pm, Sunday 08/02/2020.   Amani Masks On Sale! Respecting all Covid-19 guidelines! Shop at our boutique – JOHARI AFRICA!  lt’s an African Experience – A must see! You can visit us or order online and pick up at our center! Learn more about Refugee Women sewing masks and the roles we are playing in the community to…

Amani Masks on Sale!

By turnkeywp

We are grateful for your support! The Amani Women Center is helping to address COVID-19 by producing masks that can be supplied to hospitals, nursing homes, and the community at large! We are so grateful for your support! Every donation has a huge impact on our refugee women! Our masks are made according to the…

AWC COMMUNITY OUTREACH – Face Mask, Hygiene Products, Food Drive etc.

By turnkeywp

The Amani Women Center, in collaboration with partners Loving Hut of Norcross and Sandies Label, delivered 100+ free meals, vegetables, fruits, 25+ boxes of diapers, Amani face masks, and other supplies to the refugee community.  

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