Amani Women Center
12-month holistic workforce development program: 3-month beginner fundamentals, 6-month intermediary, 12-month advanced. Includes sewing kit, machines, fabric room, instructors, counselors. Graduates receive certificate and new sewing machine.
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Programs & Services
Amani Sewing Academy
Subsidized; $50/month 'Angel' donation covers one student12-month holistic workforce development program: 3-month beginner fundamentals, 6-month intermediary, 12-month advanced. Includes sewing kit, machines, fabric room, instructors, counselors. Graduates receive certificate and new sewing machine.
Target Population: Refugee women
Languages: English with cultural/linguistic support
Capacity: 30 graduates in 2024 from 10 countries
AWC Help Line
FreeCulturally responsive support helpline for community members in need.
Target Population: Refugee/immigrant community
Languages: Culturally responsive
Capacity: Community-wide
ESL Buddy Project
FreeEnglish language coaching paired with sewing academy participants to enhance language access.
Target Population: Refugee women
Languages: Multiple languages
Capacity: For enrolled students
Small-Scale Manufacturing & Social Enterprise
Income-generatingGraduates and contractors produce handmade clothing, accessories, pillows, totes for Johari Africa social enterprise. Provides ongoing income through contractual/piecework.
Target Population: AWC sewing academy graduates
Languages: Multiple
Capacity: Growing manufacturing arm
Support Services (HFP, Counseling, Financial Literacy)
FreeComprehensive support services: public benefits navigation (HFP assistance), therapeutic counseling, Sister Circle workshops, financial literacy education, entrepreneurship coaching, job placement assistance.
Target Population: Refugee women
Languages: Multiple languages via Community Ambassadors
Capacity: Serves Clarkston/DeKalb/metro Atlanta