Books

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

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’ 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 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.

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.

Measuring 22cm high, the small amygdala plushie is the perfect travel-sized warrior for sleepovers, the school bag, the sports bag, the car, the couch, on your pillow – the truth is it will want to be anywhere you are.

The perfect partner to the incredible book 'Hey Warrior' 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.

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.

The plushie amygdala is your very own warrior, there to protect you. Measuring 40cm tall, it has super-soft fur, a way-too-cute head, and a heart of pure courage. It hates asparagus, loves blueberries, and isn’t too keen on footwear. It’s brilliant to have around, and not just because it will never steal your shoes.

The perfect partner to the incredible book 'Hey Warrior' 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.

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Our incredible colouring book that has sold hundreds of copies around the world is now available to download instantly! from anywhere in the world 👏🏻👏🏻

As always, 100% of the funds made will be going directly to Rafiki Mwema.

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.  A perfect gift for a small child to an adult!

Our hugely popular colouring-in book, Colours of the World, is now available to download from our online shop! While the original colouring-in book is stunning quality, printed on 360GSM thick paper, sometimes the convenience and speed of an instant download is just what you need.

Colours of the World showcases the amazing talent of more than 50 artists from around the world who generously donated their art to Rafiki Mwema. The proceeds of every sale will contribute to educating our older girls as they attend high school, and afterwards as they progress on to university or learn a trade.

We all know that educating girls is one of the most effective and powerful ways to change this world for the better. An education will also help our children escape the abject poverty they were born into. So we’re committed to giving our girls the best possible education we can. But education in Kenya is expensive and we have a LOT of older girls in our Rafiki family! We need your help.

Would you like to give our older girls the best possible start to their adult lives with an education? Visit our online shop to purchase your Colours of the World colouring-in book today!