In Swahili, 'Rafiki' means friend. Rafiki Bracelets are inspired by Maasai beading traditions in Kenya, handmade with love by women we know as mamas—extraordinary, talented women who are beading their way to a brighter future for themselves and their families.
Each bracelet is handmade with ethically sourced materials, with each bead holding a different meaning.
At We: Free the Children UofT, our main priority is to contribute to the creation of new opportunities. Opportunities that will fund access to water, education, food, shelter, and more. This means that every initiative we take must prioritize these goals.
Each bead in a Rafiki has a meaning. Green is for the land that sustains its community, yellow is growth and opportunity, red is for the strength of the animals, and blue symbolizes energy.
Rafiki’s started with one village, but grew to a global movement. Each Rafiki funds access to clean water, education, food and more opportunities. They are providing employment for thousands of women, and establishing these women as business leaders while they provide for their community.
So when you buy a Rafiki, or even make one yourself, you are contributing to the global movement, and making the world a bit brighter.
Each bracelet is handmade with ethically sourced materials, with each bead holding a different meaning.
At We: Free the Children UofT, our main priority is to contribute to the creation of new opportunities. Opportunities that will fund access to water, education, food, shelter, and more. This means that every initiative we take must prioritize these goals.
Each bead in a Rafiki has a meaning. Green is for the land that sustains its community, yellow is growth and opportunity, red is for the strength of the animals, and blue symbolizes energy.
Rafiki’s started with one village, but grew to a global movement. Each Rafiki funds access to clean water, education, food and more opportunities. They are providing employment for thousands of women, and establishing these women as business leaders while they provide for their community.
So when you buy a Rafiki, or even make one yourself, you are contributing to the global movement, and making the world a bit brighter.