Climate anxiety is a form of psychological distress relating to climate and ecological crises, and it is drawing the attention of researchers and mental health experts. Results from a new study on the impact of record-breaking heatwaves in B.C. in the summer of 2021 show the heat dome event increased climate anxiety. …
The Raffi Foundation is sharing a list of noteworthy climate books, curated by Raffi: the list spans 28 years of ever increasing climate awareness on the planet, bringing us to the present moment. Click below for the Climate Book Recommendations downloadable PDF!
To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Raffi has released a retrospective video compilation of “Earth Songs” he has written and recorded during the 40 years since the release of his classic song and album, Baby Beluga. The 14 minute video includes many of Raffi’s songs of advocacy for children …
Raffi has released bold new songs on the existential threat of global warming. “Young People Marching” is a tribute to Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist who inspired climate marches by young people around the world. The song begins with her trademark clarity: “There is no middle ground when …
EARTH DAY KIT Respect for the child as a whole person has always been at the heart of Raffi’s music career. After decades of inquiry into what children need to thrive, his work evolved into a vision of a world that would respect its young, through a Child Honouring ethic. …
The Climate Decade and WW3 — Ten Years To Secure The Future © Raffi Cavoukian As a longtime advocate for children and the Earth, in this year when my song “Baby Beluga” turns 40, I feel I must speak out for the sake of my beloved fans, the “beluga grads” …
“What does Black Lives Matter mean to you?” An activity guide by Dr. Rekha S. Rajan to accompany Raffi’s song, “BLACK LIVES MATTER TO ME” The Raffi Foundation is pleased to introduce a new educational activity guide based on Raffi’s song “Black Lives Matter To Me.” The activity guide was created by Dr. Rekha S. Rajan, …
The Birth Injury Justice Center is dedicated to supporting anyone who has been affected by birth injuries, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and other developmental disabilities. We strive to provide answers and guidance to ensure that families receive the assistance they need to help improve their overall quality of life.
In word and song, Raffi connects Earth and Child.
Respectful Love It speaks to the need to respect children as whole people and to encourage them to know their own voices. Children need the kind of love that sees them. Respectful love instills self-worth; it’s the prime nutrient in human development. Children need this not only from parents and caregivers, but from the
Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples. Salt Spring Island includes the territories of the Quw’utsun Tribes, Penelakut Tribe, Lyackson, Halalt, Tsawwassen, Tsawout, Tsartlip, Tseycum, Pauquachin, and Malahat First Nations. We also acknowledge that our work reaches across many other First Nation territories, Metis Homelands and Inuit Nunangat. We are committed to doing the personal and organizational work to address historic and ongoing injustices, and to prioritize mindful relationship-building, curiosity, and meaningful action.
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Cities across Canada are recognizing Child Honouring, the movement founded by Raffi Cavoukian that calls for children’s needs to be at the heart of decision-making.
Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria have proclaimed July 8 as Child Honouring Day, marking an important milestone for the movement and coinciding with Raffi’s birthday.
The recognition comes during a significant year for Child Honouring, as 2026 marks 50 years since Raffi released Singable Songs for the Very Young. It also comes as the Foundation continues its advocacy for stronger protections for children, including a minimum age for social media.
Right now, a child in Canada is being bullied online. Another is at risk of online sexual exploitation. Others are lying awake at 2am, scrolling through content designed by algorithms to keep them hooked.
It’s time for Canada to join countries like Norway, France, UK and Australia that are advancing or implementing age minimums and regulations.
Join the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring in calling on federal and provincial governments to protect our kids.
