Workforce Development Program Graduates 25 Refugee Women!
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…
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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…
Read MoreAWC Alumna – Dibora Abrhe
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…
Read MoreAWC Helps Refugee Children Put Their Best Foot Forward.
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…
Read MoreAWC Community Outreach Events!
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…
Read MoreIN HONOR OF WORLD REFUGEE DAY!
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…
Read MoreCommunity Conversations About COVID-19
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…
Read MoreAmani Women Center is OPEN! Sunday 08/20/2020
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…
Read MoreAmani Masks on Sale!
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…
Read MoreAWC COMMUNITY OUTREACH – Face Mask, Hygiene Products, Food Drive etc.
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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