At Friends of Amani UK's most recent board meeting, we were delighted to welcome two new trustees to the team. Cathy and Stephen Bartlam from Birmingham have known Amani for a number of years, with their two sons having visited the centre in 2013. Steve has a background in project management and now works for international NGOs, and Cathy is a former social worker, so we are sure they will make a fantastic addition to the team. You can find out more about them on our 'About U

Every year, amateur artist and long-time Amani supporter Debbie Carmichael sells her original Christmas cards in aid of the Amani Centre for Street Children in Moshi, Tanzania. Inspired by her years living in Moshi, these beautiful designs will not only bring festive cheer to family and friends but also help raise funds and awareness for Amani's vital work with disadvantaged youths in northern Tanzania. This year's brochure includes a number of new designs, including "Dove" a

Amani's Christmas Card Collection for 2017 is now on sale in the UK. Based on the paintings of UK artist and long-time Amani supporter Debbie Carmichael, all profits from the sale of the Christmas cards will go directly to funding some of Amani's most exciting programmes, transforming the lives of current and former street children and their communities throughout Tanzania. Not only will these stunning cards bring festive cheer, they'll raise much needed awareness for Amani's

The Hauser family have been busy baking in the run up to christmas, having offered up their talents to raise funds for the Amani kids this festive season. Getting in touch with their German roots, Susanne, Janika and their little helpers managed to produce a whopping 26kg of traditional German christmas biscuits including old favourites like lebkuchen and cinnamon stars, as well as the more curiously named "rauwuzel" (a rum, chocolate and coconut concoction) among others. Wit

Friends of Amani UK supporters have been getting into the Christmas Spirit and raising funds for Amani during the festive season. Our long time supporter Debbie Carmichael has one again turned some of her artwork into Christmas cards. How lovely to think that Amani will be part of christmases all over the UK. Debbie generously donates all profits to Amani, while printing costs are kept to a minimum thanks to the support of Gavin Stewart and his team at Design Print Online. If