HOLISTIC CARE

Programs Designed for Belonging & Growth.

Our initiatives address the whole ecosystem of newcomer family life: cultural joy, academic acceleration, systemic advocacy, and generational empowerment.

Bisakana Day cultural festival in Charlotte NC — children and diaspora families celebrating together in the park

"Bisakana means 'Play and Have Fun' in Lingala. Joy is not a luxury; it is the root of healing."

PROGRAM 01 • SIGNATURE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Bisakana Day

A vibrant community festival celebrating African heritage, play, and intergenerational joy while serving as a warm entry point to essential family resources.

Who It Serves African refugee and newcomer children, parents, elders, and the wider Charlotte community.
What Happens Joyful games, sports and active play, trust-building activities, authentic cultural cuisine and music, and community resource tables staffed by bilingual navigators.
Why It Matters It dismantles the isolation of resettlement. In a celebratory festival atmosphere, families build lasting bonds, honor their roots, and effortlessly connect with schools, healthcare, and community partners.
Upcoming Festival Dates (2027) SAVE THE DATES
Spring Bisakana Day April 11, 2027 • 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM East Charlotte Community Park
Summer Bisakana Day August 1, 2027 • 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 3925 Willard Farrow Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215
Winter Bisakana Day December 19, 2027 • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM East Charlotte Community Park
Sauti Safe Space reading circle — mentor reading an illustrated storybook to African newcomer children in Charlotte NC

"Sauti means 'Voice' in Swahili. When children feel safe and heard, their confidence transforms everything."

PROGRAM 02 • BILINGUAL LITERACY & EXPRESSION

Sauti Safe Space

SCHEDULE: TWICE A MONTH

Children's voices matter. Sauti Safe Space provides an uplifting community where youth express themselves freely through bilingual reading in French and English, building literacy, confidence, creativity, and essential social-emotional skills, supported by dedicated special education assistance.

Bilingual Reading (French & English) Nurturing youth literacy and expressive confidence through rich bilingual reading circles, storybooks, and active comprehension dialogues.
Confidence, Creativity & Social-Emotional Skills Storytelling circles, creative art, theater, and peer connection activities that foster self-worth, emotional resilience, and cultural pride.
Special Education Support & Caring Mentorship Patient, individual academic guidance and specialized learning accommodations ensuring every unique child receives the care they need.
PROGRAM 03 • RESOURCE NAVIGATION & ADVOCACY

Amani Connect

A compassionate, multilingual bridge connecting families with critical social, medical, legal, and educational resources in Charlotte.

Language Support Intake and guidance offered in Swahili, Lingala, French, Kirundi, Luba, and English by trusted cultural navigators.
System Navigation Direct accompaniment for schools registration, immunization records, doctor appointments, and utility support.
Family Dignity & Self-Advocacy We never treat families as passive recipients of charity, but as active partners building their self-advocacy capacity and independence.
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Amani Connect — African newcomer families, parents, children with flags, and community navigators celebrating together in Charlotte NC
PROGRAM 04 • GLOBAL SOLIDARITY & HUMANITARIAN AID

International Outreach

Extending our commitment to hope and dignity through emergency assistance, educational sponsorships, and grassroots community projects connecting diaspora youth in the United States with communities in Africa.

Emergency Assistance Providing rapid humanitarian relief and emergency assistance to vulnerable children and families facing acute crises and urgent hardship.
Sponsor a Student Direct sponsorships funding school tuition, uniforms, textbooks, and essential learning materials to keep vulnerable children in school.
Aid for Orphans & Community Projects Compassionate aid for orphans and collaborative support for grassroots community projects, clean water, hygiene, and local empowerment.
Educational Resources & Cultural Memory Coordinating learning materials while youth in Charlotte maintain deep appreciation and unbroken bonds with their ancestral roots.
Amani Kids International Outreach: Educational resources, food relief, and community solidarity with vulnerable youth in Africa

"Cross-border solidarity: connecting roots and sharing hope with vulnerable children and schools in Africa."

HOW TO ACCESS PROGRAMS

Free, Welcoming, and Confidential

All Amani Kids core programs are provided completely free of charge to eligible refugee and newcomer families. No complex paperwork or bureaucracy required.

Request Program Access Call Us: (704) 866-2930