Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Building Communities.

AMANI KIDS is an accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, NC. We walk beside African refugee, immigrant, and newcomer families — bridging language access, school enrollment, and community resources with dignity, lived experience, and culturally rooted care.

Amani Kids community members, children, mentors, and staff gathered together in Charlotte NC
Rooted in Lived Experience Founded by immigrants, serving with dignity
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Tax-exempt charitable organization
Charlotte, North Carolina 3400 Shamrock Dr., Suite D
African Diaspora Focus Refugees, immigrants & newcomers
Community Verified Deep local roots & school alliances
Amani Kids community — youth, children, and mentors holding the green Amani Kids banner in Charlotte, NC

"When a family arrives in a new country, everything is unfamiliar. Having someone who speaks your language and understands your journey changes everything."

THE REALITY OF RESETTLEMENT

Starting over should not mean starting alone.

For African refugee, immigrant, and newcomer families arriving in the United States, resettlement brings both immense opportunity and profound hurdles. Without a trusted guide, families can face prolonged isolation.

Language Barriers

Navigating school registration, healthcare, and essential services without native-language support.

Unfamiliar Systems

Deciphering complex American institutional processes that rarely come with clear roadmaps.

Social Isolation

Leaving behind extended family, village networks, and familiar cultural safety nets.

Cultural Transition

Preserving deep African heritage and dignity while children adapt to American classroom environments.

OUR FOUNDATIONAL COMPASS

Guided by Purpose. Driven by Community.

PILLAR 01 • PURPOSE

Our Mission

Connect children and families of the African Diaspora, who are refugees, immigrants, and newcomers, to resources, opportunities and foster their wellbeing to thrive.

01 • PURPOSE & EMPOWERMENT
PILLAR 02 • COMMUNITY

Our Vision

A Charlotte community where every African diaspora family is welcomed with dignity, equipped to navigate essential systems, and empowered to reach their fullest potential.

02 • COMMUNITY & BELONGING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Quick-fire answers about our work.

Everything you need to know about our services, languages, tax-deductible donations, and community volunteer pathways.

We provide comprehensive, culturally grounded navigation: bilingual school enrollment with Schools, orientation to healthcare and social services, daily after-school homework tutoring, and community inclusion events like Bisakana Day. Every family is greeted by team members who speak their mother tongue and understand the resettlement process from personal experience.
Yes, 100% free. No newcomer family ever pays for school enrollment advocacy, after-school literacy tutoring, cultural events, or family case navigation. Amani Kids is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity funded through compassionate individual donors, philanthropic grants, and community partners.
Our team natively speaks 8+ languages and regional dialects including Swahili, Lingala, French, English, Kirundi, Luba, and Zambian languages. We ensure that parents can ask sensitive questions and understand legal or educational documents in the language they feel most confident and respected in.
Yes. Amani Kids Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization recognized by the IRS. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. You receive an official tax receipt immediately following your donation for your tax records.
We actively welcome compassionate volunteers to mentor youth, assist with after-school reading circles, interpret, coordinate event logistics for Bisakana Day, or provide professional expertise. You can fill out our volunteer intake form or email us at amanikids@amanikidsnc.org.
COMMUNITY ACTION • CHARLOTTE NC

Every child deserves dignity, belonging, and a community that walks beside them.

Join our network of passionate mentors, bilingual volunteers, and community partners making a tangible daily difference for African refugee, immigrant, and newcomer families in Charlotte, NC.

GET IN TOUCH • WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

Ready to connect or make a lasting difference?

Whether your family needs immediate bilingual guidance in Charlotte or you want to invest in educational equity for newcomer children, your next step starts here.

501(c)(3) Registered Public Charity
100% Free Family Services
Bilingual & Culturally Grounded