Guided by lived refugee experience, multilingual fluency, and deep cultural love, our team walks beside African diaspora families at every step of their resettlement journey.
Arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Binti turned the hardships of language barriers and resettlement into an enduring beacon of empowerment and educational advancement for newcomer families in North Carolina.
Coordinates organizational operations, board communications, and family intake documentation, ensuring every newcomer receives immediate, compassionate administrative guidance.
Brings dedicated social work expertise to assess family needs, navigate Mecklenburg County social safety nets, and deliver trauma-informed family stabilization services.
Ensures rigorous financial integrity, institutional grant accounting, and transparent stewardship so every donor dollar directly strengthens educational and family programs.
Provides legal counsel on nonprofit governance, contractual agreements, and immigrant civil rights, helping families understand their legal rights and pathways in the U.S.
Builds bridges with Charlotte civic leaders, local universities, corporate donors, and foundation partners to expand Amani Kids' visibility and philanthropic resources.
Recruits, trains, and mobilizes bilingual volunteers and mentors, connecting caring Charlotte residents with impactful after-school tutoring and cultural exchange programs.
Liaises directly with schools, teachers, counselors, and ESL specialists to ensure diaspora children receive equitable academic support and accommodations.
Leads the annual Bisakana Cultural Celebration and traditional music, dance, and storytelling workshops that instill cultural pride and joyous belonging in newcomer youth.
Guides families through essential housing, healthcare clinics, food pantry networks, and city services, breaking isolation through personalized bilingual casework.
Originally from Zambia, Esther directs the Sauti Safe Space program, creating protective, empowering peer circles where refugee youth process trauma, build creative voices, and form lasting friendships.
Tracks educational growth, attendance metrics, and family survey outcomes, ensuring that Amani Kids' interventions are rigorously evidence-based and responsive to community needs.