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This amazing colouring book has been put together with the talent of more than 50 artists from all around the world.

Over 50 pages of African themed colouring in pages, each designed by a different artist.  Printed on 360GSM thick paper this book is stunning quality! A perfect gift for a small child to an adult!

100% profits back to Rafiki Mwema

These naturals or bright little critters and decoration style have been hand made using African grown organic cotton and carefully created by the Kenana Knitters. The natural yarn is dyed with non-toxic dyes. Most small cotton critters come with a colourful scarf and their own little card telling the Kenana Knitter story and giving the name of the knitter. Each decoration style has a little red ribbon.

Decoration size (organic cotton) approximately 11cm

These items are made in the same town as our home and we love the ethos behind this incredible business. Read more about them here.

Kenana Knitters is located in Njoro in Nakuru County of Kenya.

The sale of Kenana Knitters items helps women knit a brighter future through additional skills development offerings including IT courses and literacy classes. Kenana Knitters also invests in the overall welfare of the women by providing VCT, Family Planning and Health Clinics.

This deck of 55 amazing artworks coupled with empowering quotes and affirmations is the perfect present for any girl or woman in your life.

Printed on quality 350gsm card and delivered in a beautiful box, this deck is a gift to treasure.

We hope that each day when you pick a card, you will be reminded that no matter what you look like or what has happened to you, you are worthy and you are loved.

This deck is a collaboration with an incredible group of artists who have donated their artwork.

Information about the artists can be found on our website here.

Thank you!

The Rascal range comprising elephant, lion, monkey and zebra and now Rascal dog and cat! The super cute and cuddly little critters are hand knitted with organic cotton.

Only 12cm in size when seated...so adorable!

These items are made in the same town as our home and we love the ethos behind this incredible business. Read more about them here.

Kenana Knitters is located in Njoro in Nakuru County of Kenya.

The sale of Kenana Knitters items helps women knit a brighter future through additional skills development offerings including IT courses and literacy classes. Kenana Knitters also invests in the overall welfare of the women by providing VCT, Family Planning and Health Clinics.

Brand new Hand of Fatima/Rafiki Necklace

'The hand of Fatima. In all faiths it is a protective sign. It brings its owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune.'

Only COFFEE colour now available. the DARKER brown only.

Brass large hand of fatima and 4 smaller brass charms.

100% profits back to Rafiki Mwema.

Originally created for our Rafiki Colouring book, this gorgeous A3 GRL PWR ‘queen’ print drawn by the talented Tahnee Kelland Art has now had some stunning rose gold foil feature added to the ‘Queen earrings’ along with some extra black detail and has been printed on 420 GSM card.  The perfect present for a special someone and even better know that 100% of the monies from the sales of these prints will be go back into Rafiki Mwema.

A massive thank you to Tahnee Kelland who has allowed us to reproduce this stunning art work with nothing in return.  Only wanting our children to gain from the sales.. You are so talented and kind.  Thank you, Tahnee. 

Imagine looking at this on your wall, knowing you are creating positive memories for our really traumatised children

Meet Rafiki Lion! The lion who will help fund our new school! 

'Rafiki Lion' is our first collaboration with O. B.Designs. When you purchase Rafiki Lion they will donate directly to us to help us cover the costs involved with our amazing new school.

We have been friends with the team at O.B.Designs for many years. They have sponsored our children and supported us in any way they could but watching us continue to fight and seeing the huge need ove in Kenya,  they wanted to do more. 

 So we got together and they custom designed a Toy Lion named Rafiki. 

Rafiki Lion Best Mate Plush Toys Australia

Each toy features a more detailed design and longer fabrics than our infant toy range. 

Best Mate toys have been thoroughly "kid-tested" for cuteness, huggability and snuggle factor! In fact, we handed over the reins to the year 5 kids at our local school in Byron Bay. As always, the kids were brutally honest and only the best made the cut.  

The kids also named and created each character's poem 

Plush Toys Australia SAFETY & CARE

‘A Secret Safe to Tell’ Swahili/English version!

This is a gentle book that encourages meaningful conversations about body safety, the importance of not keeping secrets and confiding in trusted adults if something is making you uncomfortable.

Created via our Kickstarter campaign and funded buy many people around the world.  This book will be in the hands of many children who may need it in East Africa.

Also now available for you to purchase for your loved ones/school/day care. An important book that should be in the hands of every child.

Written by Naomi Hunter & Illustrated by Dickson Inyanje Sore

100% of the funds recieved from the purchase of this books will go to Rafiki Mwema.

A book for kids about anxiety. Kids can do amazing things with the right information. Understanding why anxiety feels the way it does and where the physical symptoms come from is a powerful step in turning anxiety around. Anxiety explained, kids empowered.

For ages 5-12 (and up).

Written by one of Rafiki Mwema's favourite authors Karen Young

Karen has worked as a psychologist in private practice and in educational and organisational settings. She has lectured and has extensive experience in the facilitation of personal growth groups. Her Honours degree in Psychology and Masters in Gestalt Therapy have come in handy at times.

Karen is a regular contributor to Parenting Magazine in New Zealand. She can often be heard on Australian radio, and is and a sought-after speaker. Recently, she published ‘Hey Warrior’, a book for kids to help them understand anxiety and find their ‘brave’. The book has now been translated into a number of languages.

‘A Secret Safe to Tell’ English (Original) version!

This is a gentle book that encourages meaningful conversations about body safety, the importance of not keeping secrets and confiding in trusted adults if something is making you uncomfortable.

"It happened when I was little, always when we were alone... But sometimes he did things that worried me, and made me feel completely strange on the inside.

I thought games were supposed to be FUN.

This is a gentle book that encourages meaningful conversations about body safety, the importance of not keeping secrets and confiding in trusted adults if something is making you uncomfortable."

We also created an English/Swahili illustrated and translated version via our Kickstarter campaign and funded buy many people around the world.  This book will be in the hands of many children who may need it in East Africa and Australia.  You can purchase this book here.

An important book that should be in the hands of every child.

Written by Naomi Hunter 

100% of the profits from the purchase of this books will go to Rafiki Mwema.

Make everything pretty with our very own Rafiki Mwema washi tape designed by the very talented LAUREN MERRICK ILLUSTRATION

The ‘Queen’s Castle’ now stands tall – ready to provide refuge and a future to 19 very vulnerable young girls, however we need so much more than walls and a roof. The time has come to call on you for a little more help, because we need to furnish the ‘Queen’s Castle’ before the girls can move in.

We’ve crunched the numbers, and what we need is $35,000 so that we can provide items like beds, bedding, mosquito nets, a fridge, cutlery, plates, towels and so much more so that these young Queens may be afforded the dignity that simple creature comforts like these provide. By taking care of these needs for them – the needs that most of us don’t even have to think twice about in our own lives - we can allow them to focus on themselves, and begin healing from the unimaginable trauma that has been burdened upon them.

Need further motivation?

We are eternally grateful for the awareness that you bring to our cause with every share, every click, and every cent you are kind enough to bid for us.

So we don’t want to ask you to donate for nothing. We know the feeling of helping these kids is immeasurable in dollars, we really do, but we’d love to give something back too.

This gorgeous painting created by artist Cat Lee was originally created for our recent Event in Byron. It was auctioned off to a lucky winner.  We have permission from both artist Cat Lee and the lucky winner to reproduce this print named ‘Malkia Mtoto’ (small queen) to raise funds for our home.

So, here’s what we’re thinking, you can donate towards furnishing the ‘Queen’s Castle’ and receive this print in return!

Donate $25 – you’ll get an A5 sized print of ‘Malkia Mtoto’

Donate $50 – you’ll get an A4 sized print of ‘Malkia Mtoto’

Donate $75 – you’ll get an A3 sized print of ‘Malkia Mtoto’

We will also send you a card to explain where the money has gone in case you are gifting this to someone!

It’s finally here! Our long awaited Jaase x Rafiki Mwema Collaboration Pt 1.

The Jasiri ( Swahili for Bold, Courageous) print is JAASE's first exclusive piece of artwork created for this special collaboration.

All profits (*net) made from this collection are going directly to the us!
JAASE feel strongly in supporting this incredible organisation, especially during the Christmas period. 

As this is a limited edition collection, we welcome returns for another size IF we have the other size in stock. Refunds are welcome but shipping is at own cost and tags must be on garment.

The garments JAASE have created for this collection are their bestselling shapes in a this stunning new 'Jasiri' print!

Happy shopping! #RafikiJaase

This little 'Twiga' (Swahili for Giraffe) has been hand made using African grown organic cotton and carefully created by the Kenana Knitters. The natural yarn is dyed with non-toxic dyes. This little cutie comes with a colourful scarf and their own little card telling the Kenana Knitter story and giving the name of the knitter.

These items are made in the same town as our home and we love the ethos behind this incredible business. Read more about them here.

Kenana Knitters is located in Njoro in Nakuru County of Kenya.

The sale of Kenana Knitters items helps women knit a brighter future through additional skills development offerings including IT courses and literacy classes. Kenana Knitters also invests in the overall welfare of the women by providing VCT, Family Planning and Health Clinics.

It’s finally here! Our long awaited Jaase x Rafiki Mwema Collaboration Pt 1.

The Jasiri ( Swahili for Bold, Courageous) print is JAASE's first exclusive piece of artwork created for this special collaboration.

All profits (*net) made from this collection are going directly to the us!
JAASE feel strongly in supporting this incredible organisation, especially during the Christmas period. 

As this is a limited edition collection, we welcome returns for another size IF we have the other size in stock. Refunds are welcome but shipping is at own cost and tags must be on garment.

The garments JAASE have created for this collection are their bestselling shapes in a this stunning new 'Jasiri' print!

Happy shopping! #RafikiJaase

All orders will be posted out on Wednesday 18th or if you are local they can be collected from Ballina office.

It’s finally here! Our long awaited Jaase x Rafiki Mwema Collaboration Pt 1.

The Jasiri ( Swahili for Bold, Courageous) print is JAASE's first exclusive piece of artwork created for this special collaboration.

All profits (*net) made from this collection are going directly to the us!
JAASE feel strongly in supporting this incredible organisation, especially during the Christmas period. 

As this is a limited edition collection, we welcome returns for another size IF we have the other size in stock. Refunds are welcome but shipping is at own cost and tags must be on garment.

The garments JAASE have created for this collection are their bestselling shapes in a this stunning new 'Jasiri' print!

Happy shopping! #RafikiJaase

This amazing keyring will open conversations wherever you go, which is exactly our aim :)

Black custom cut metal Africa shape with pink accents and white hearts.

Thank you for helping to spread the word!

If kids with anxiety could see themselves the way we see them, they would feel so much bigger than their anxiety. They would feel so much bigger than everything. ‘Hey Awesome’ explains how the same brain that can make them feel anxious sometimes, also comes with amazing strengths. It also includes powerful tips for children on how they can manage their anxiety. First we let them know how awesome they are, then we give them what they need to feel it for themselves.

Written by one of Rafiki Mwema's favourite authors (our fav is Hey Warrior!) Karen Young

Karen has worked as a psychologist in private practice and in educational and organisational settings. She has lectured and has extensive experience in the facilitation of personal growth groups. Her Honours degree in Psychology and Masters in Gestalt Therapy have come in handy at times.

Karen is a regular contributor to Parenting Magazine in New Zealand. She can often be heard on Australian radio, and is and a sought-after speaker. Recently, she published ‘Hey Warrior’, a book for kids to help them understand anxiety and find their ‘brave’. The book has now been translated into a number of languages.

It’s finally here! Our long awaited Jaase x Rafiki Mwema Collaboration Pt 1.

The Jasiri ( Swahili for Bold, Courageous) print is JAASE's first exclusive piece of artwork created for this special collaboration.

All profits (*net) made from this collection are going directly to the us!
JAASE feel strongly in supporting this incredible organisation, especially during the Christmas period. 

As this is a limited edition collection, we welcome returns for another size IF we have the other size in stock. Refunds are welcome but shipping is at own cost and tags must be on garment.

The garments JAASE have created for this collection are their bestselling shapes in a this stunning new 'Jasiri' print!

Happy shopping! #RafikiJaase

It’s finally here! Our long awaited Jaase x Rafiki Mwema Collaboration Pt 2.

The garments JAASE have created for this collection are their bestselling shapes in this stunning new 'Kupendwa' print! 

Happy shopping! #RafikiJaase

It’s finally here! Our long awaited Jaase x Rafiki Mwema Collaboration Pt 1.

The Jasiri ( Swahili for Bold, Courageous) print is JAASE's first exclusive piece of artwork created for this special collaboration.

All profits (*net) made from this collection are going directly to the us!
JAASE feel strongly in supporting this incredible organisation, especially during the Christmas period. 

As this is a limited edition collection, we welcome returns for another size IF we have the other size in stock. Refunds are welcome but shipping is at own cost and tags must be on garment.

The garments JAASE have created for this collection are their bestselling shapes in a this stunning new 'Jasiri' print!

Happy shopping! #RafikiJaase

It’s finally here! Our long awaited Jaase x Rafiki Mwema Collaboration Pt 2.

The garments JAASE have created for this collection are their bestselling shapes in this stunning new 'Kupendwa' print! 

Happy shopping! #RafikiJaase

The animals were mighty and magnificent, but they were miserable! For way too long, they’d been forced to become something that didn’t feel right – something that felt too much like bad days and scratchy things. The animals needed a hero – or someone to show them that a hero was in each of them all along.

‘But We’re Not Lions’ is a book about social resilience. It will help children understand the importance of boundaries, how to manage peer-pressure, and how to nurture the courage and power that comes with self-acceptance. Most importantly, it is a reminder for all kids that the very best thing about them, is them.

Written by one of Rafiki Mwema's favourite authors (our fav is Hey Warrior!) Karen Young

Karen has worked as a psychologist in private practice and in educational and organisational settings. She has lectured and has extensive experience in the facilitation of personal growth groups. Her Honours degree in Psychology and Masters in Gestalt Therapy have come in handy at times.

Karen is a regular contributor to Parenting Magazine in New Zealand. She can often be heard on Australian radio, and is and a sought-after speaker. Recently, she published ‘Hey Warrior’, a book for kids to help them understand anxiety and find their ‘brave’. The book has now been translated into a number of languages.