AWC Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week 2026
The Women Who Teach More Than Sewing At Amani Women Center, our teachers do much more than teach sewing. They create spaces where women heal, grow, build confidence, discover their strengths, and begin to imagine new possibilities for themselves and their families. Every day, our instructors help transform lives. They teach technical skills, but they…
Read MoreFrom Clarkston to the Global Stage: Community-Led Solutions for Women’s Health
Community-Driven Strategies to Address Health Impacts of Female Genital Cutting (FGC/M) The Amani Women Center Save Our Sisters (S.O.S) Initiative, developed through CDC-funded research conducted as part of the Women’s Health Needs Study (WHNS), works to secure critical medical care, including restorative surgery, for women living with the long-term health impacts of Female Genital Cutting…
Read MoreGlobal Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation (GWPF) Annual Awards to End FGM/C
Doris Mukangu, Founder and Executive Director of Amani Women Center and member of the steering committee of “Endfgmc Network” was honored with the Lisa C. Bruch Woman of the Year Award for her unwavering leadership and commitment to ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). Angela Peabody, Executive Director and Founder of GWPF, recognized and celebrated all…
Read MoreAmani Women Center – Recipient of the 2025 eWomen Foundation Grant!
I’m honored to share that Amani Women Center has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 eWomen Foundation Grant! The eWomenNetwork Foundation Local Nonprofit “Femtor Award Grants” celebrate women who actively mentor others and contribute to the success of women entrepreneurs and leaders. This generous support will strengthen our mission to economically empower and educate…
Read MoreAWC CELEBRATES WORLD REFUGEE DAY – 2025
On this World Refugee Day – June 21st 2025, Amani Women Center (AWC) stands in solidarity with refugees around the globe—and especially with the courageous women and families who have found a new beginning through our doors. This year’s theme, “Solidarity with Refugees.” speaks to the heart of our mission. At AWC, we see…
Read MoreAWC 4th Annual “Best Foot Forward” Community Event!
Walking with Dignity: Community Outreach in Action: In partnership with Samaritan’s Feet, the Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Welcome Co-Op, and Solid Foundation, we distributed new shoes packaged in beautiful tote bags, along with essential hygiene products and diapers to over 300 families in need. For many of the…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month – May 2025
“Turn Awareness into Action – In Every Story There’s Strength! Mental health matters—everywhere, for everyone. For the communities we serve—especially refugee and immigrant families—mental wellness is often shaped by experiences of trauma, displacement, and cultural adjustment. This month, we stand in solidarity with everyone navigating these challenges, and we reaffirm our commitment to creating safe, healing…
Read MoreAWC @ BOA’s Mission Driven Marketplace, New York, NY
At a recent event held at One Bryant Park in New York City, the Bank of America Marketplace by Seneca Women presented an inspiring panel of Global-Driven Marketplace Organizations to the Bank of America National Advisory Council. The event spotlighted social enterprises leading innovative, mission-driven work around the world. …
Read MoreHope of Africa – “Outstanding Community Leader Award” at the 5th Annual Black Excellence Awards.
Hosted by African Awards USA. Doris Mukangu was honored with the “Outstanding Community Leader Award” at the 5th Annual Black Excellence Awards, hosted by African Awards USA on Saturday, April 19, 2025. As the founder and executive director of Amani Women Center (AWC) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Clarkston, Georgia—Doris has dedicated herself to uplifting women…
Read MoreClarkston Showroom Displays Women’s International Talents – The Champion
Click Link – Article By Gale Horton Gay – The Champion. Vibrant colored cloths, beads, and patterns dominate in a small showroom in Clarkston, where the handiwork of women who once fled their homelands are now on display. Dresses, wine tote bags, napkins, table runners, necklaces, earrings, pillows, and other crafts are among the items…
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