Amina's Gift

Amina's Gift provides direct funding for African children who need basic daily living necessities like food, clothes and shoes. We also pay for school fees

We also pay for school fees and transportation to local clinics to receive government provided health care and medications. We support ourselves by purchasing crafts by local artists and then reselling them. This provides employment for the local artists, who in return are able to support their families. The profits are used to support and encourage a good education for all the children in the community.

04/25/2026

Join us!

Our annual spring garden event is here. We are pleased to offer sculptures from Zimbabwe, as well as woven baskets, textiles, and beaded objects from South Africa.

Please join us here in Hillsborough, NC this weekend, April 24, 25, and next weekend, May 2, 3, from 1-5pm.

12/11/2025

We would love to celebrate the success of one of our outstanding Zimbabwean students, Lawrence Muramba. Lawrence is our AG student who was just admitted to the Zimbabwean Bar. He is the one on the right. His commitment and growth make us proud.

Thank you to our amazing donors for believing in our mission and helping us uplift young talent.

12/05/2025

Just A Few More Hours To Go!!

Kick off First Friday with Heart + Art!

Join us for a festive evening supporting Amina’s Gift, where every purchase helps fund education, art, and healthcare programs for children in Africa.

Discover several beautiful handmade works — from stone sculptures and baskets to textiles and ornaments — all crafted with incredible skill and purpose.

: Friday, December 5, 2025
: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come find something meaningful, meet friends, and make the start of your holiday season truly special.

Your presence makes a difference.

Get to Meet Ronald and Stella, our Zimbabwean students at UNC Pembroke, Enjoy a sampling of South African wines!, Lots of beautiful art for holiday giving.

10/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended last weeks and if you weren’t able to make it, we will be here again this weekend - Sat. & Sun. 12 - 4 pm

10/02/2025

Join us October 4–5 from 12–4 p.m. in Gibsonville, NC, for an inspiring celebration of art, nature, and community.

Penumbra Farms is transforming 73 acres of wetlands, hardwood forests, and wildflower meadows into a sculpture park highlighting the rich tradition of Zimbabwean stone sculpture, alongside works from indigenous communities worldwide.

This journey is shared with Amina’s Gift, a nonprofit dedicated to providing education and healthcare for disadvantaged children in Africa. Every step through the park reflects not only the artistry of stone and wood, but also the doors of opportunity that open for the children supported by Amina’s Gift.

Come walk the trails, enjoy the sculptures, and be part of a vision that blends art, landscape, and purpose.

📍 Penumbra Farms Sculpture Park
4229 McIntyre Rd, Gibsonville, NC 27249
📅 October 4–5 | 12–4 p.m.

06/27/2025

Word of the Day: GACACA

From Rwanda, Gacaca means “grass” — but it also refers to the traditional community courts where justice was sought not with vengeance, but with truth, reconciliation, and healing.
Held outdoors on the grass, Gacaca reminds us that justice can be human, humble, and healing.

Gacaca is where wounds met wisdom.

🔤 Pronounced: GAH–CHAH–CHAH
📚 Follow for powerful words rooted in African traditions and values.

06/23/2025

Word of the Day: FITIAVANA

From the lyrical language of Malagasy (Madagascar), Fitiavana means love — a deep, enduring affection that binds people, families, and communities together.

In every act of kindness, Fitiavana lives.

🔤 Pronounced: FEE–TYAH–VAH–NAH
📚 Follow to uncover the soul of Africa, one word at a time.

06/18/2025

Word of the Day: EBAN

From the Akan language of Ghana, Eban means fence — but its meaning goes far beyond a wall.
It represents safety, security, and the loving protection of home.

May your life be surrounded by Eban — strong, peaceful, and secure.

🔤 Pronounced: EH–BAHN
📚 Follow to explore the beauty and wisdom woven into African words.

06/16/2025

Youth Day – South Africa

June 16, 1976, is a reminder of the power young people hold when they stand together for change.

Today, we honor the strength, courage, and vision of South Africa’s youth—past and present. Their voices sparked a movement that still echoes across generations.

May we continue to listen, uplift, and stand beside young people as they shape the future with boldness and hope. ✊🏾

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Gibsonville, NC

Telephone

+19192710962

Website

http://aminasgift.org/

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