Children

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a Rafiki Mwema gift voucher.

Gift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees.

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.

Bush Babies (elephant, giraffe, lion, rhino, zebra)

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.

How to Measure:

• Lay an existing t-shirt flat.
• Body Width: Measure 3cm below armpit, from one side to the other.
• Body Length: Measure from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the t-shirt.

How to Measure:

• Lay an existing t-shirt flat.
• Body Width: Measure 3cm below armpit, from one side to the other.
• Body Length: Measure from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the t-shirt.

How to Measure:

• Lay an existing t-shirt flat.
• Body Width: Measure 3cm below armpit, from one side to the other.
• Body Length: Measure from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the t-shirt.

How to Measure:

• Lay an existing t-shirt flat.
• Body Width: Measure 3cm below armpit, from one side to the other.
• Body Length: Measure from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the t-shirt.

How to Measure:

• Lay an existing t-shirt flat.
• Body Width: Measure 3cm below armpit, from one side to the other.
• Body Length: Measure from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the t-shirt.

How to Measure:

• Lay an existing t-shirt flat.
• Body Width: Measure 3cm below armpit, from one side to the other.
• Body Length: Measure from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the t-shirt.

How to Measure:

• Lay an existing t-shirt flat.
• Body Width: Measure 3cm below armpit, from one side to the other.
• Body Length: Measure from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the t-shirt.

How to Measure:

• Lay an existing t-shirt flat.
• Body Width: Measure 3cm below armpit, from one side to the other.
• Body Length: Measure from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the t-shirt.