This summer, our team, as well as Raffi himself! were able to participate in the ReVILLAGEing Family Camp. We led a workshop exploring the Child Honouring principle of Respectful Love through Earth Art, creating earth sculptures, sparking creativity and connections https://www.rfr.bz/b585f8a29

Today is Child Honouring Day! The movement, founded by Raffi, calls on communities to place children's needs at the center of decision-making. Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria each proclaimed July 8 #ChildHonouringDay. Today is also @raffic.bsky.social birthday! www.rfr.bz/bf06ed716

Toronto and Vancouver Proclaim July 8 Child Honouring Day

/CNW/ - The City of Toronto and the City of Vancouver have each proclaimed July 8 as Child Honouring Day, joined by the City of Victoria, marking the first...

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I’m thrilled that Toronto, Victoria and Vancouver have issued proclamations declaring tomorrow, July 8 — my birthday — Child Honouring Day! best present ever. please visit Raffi Foundation .org to learn about Child Honouring and its 9 principles. let’s celebrate! 🐳 #ChildHonouring #belugagrads

As this season shifts, many of us reflect on the people who helped shape our children’s days. They listened, encouraged, and helped children feel more confident in being themselves. You can recognize their care with a gift to the Raffi Foundation: raffifoundation.org/thank-an-edu...

Laurel Collins, our ED, recently spoke about the upcoming #DigitalSafety Act Bill with @cfax1070.bsky.social Radio. The Raffi Foundation for #ChildHonouring welcomes the inclusion of a social media age minimum of 16. Full interview with @laurelcollins.bsky.social: omny.fm/shows/cfax-1...

More reaction to the Digital Safety Act Bill with former MP Laurel Collins, now with the Raffi Foundation - CFAX 1070

Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring executive director Laurel Collins, with reaction on the new Digital Safety Act bill to protect kids.

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Our online course in #ChildHonouring offers a shared, hopeful vision where the #earlyyears are seen as the foundation for a compassionate and sustainable world. Learn more and help build a world that centers #EarthandChild wellbeing: https://www.rfr.bz/b0d7403

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at the Raffi Foundation! Mothers and all those in a mothering role nourish and nurture children and shape our world in boundless ways. Thank you for all that you do for #EarthandChild "Ray of hope, ray of sunshine shining for tomorrow's child." ~Raffi

There is a growing movement calling for online child and youth safety legislation in Canada. Add your name to our Write Your Representative page today: win.newmode.net/raffifoundat... #OnlineSafety #ChildHonouring

Laurel Collins, our ED, shares one concrete step you can take to protect kids online and raise the age of social media access to 16. Add your name to our page today: https://www.rfr.bz/bd4bdd3 @raffic.bsky.social @laurelcollins.bsky.social #DigitalSafety

Add your voice! We're calling on Canadian government to restrict social media access for children under 16. Legislation would center children's rights, dignity, and well-being, and hold platforms accountable. Write to your rep: win.newmode.net/raffifoundat... @raffic.bsky.social #OnlineSafety

We're calling on the Canadian govt to put in place social media age restrictions for children under 16. Age minimums and real platform accountability, so kids have the space to thrive. Add your name: https://www.rfr.bz/b097579 #ChildHonouring #OnlineSafety

The online course in #ChildHonouring invites us to rethink what truly matters in the early years. It's for parents, educators, leaders: everyone who wants to nurture kindness, belonging, and hope in everyday life. Register today: https://www.rfr.bz/b083575

Our online course in #ChildHonouring offers a path toward nurturing kindness, belonging, and hope in everyday life. It's effective, inspiring and self-paced! Learn more: https://raffifoundation.org/child-honouring-course/ 🎓For #ECEs it counts as professional development hours

Today is #PinkShirtDay 💗 a reminder that the environments we create for children matter. When we model kindness, interrupt bullying, listen deeply and treat children with dignity, we lay the foundation for a more compassionate and sustainable world. https://raffifoundation.org/the-9-principles/

Our online course in #ChildHonouring offers simple, meaningful ways to care for children, and for the planet they’re growing up on. Find out more: https://raffifoundation.org/child-honouring-course/ #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarthandChild

On #InternationalDayofEducation, the online course in #ChildHonouring invites us to rethink what truly matters in the #earlyyears. Begin your Child Honouring journey today: https://raffifoundation.org/child-honouring-course/ #ECE pros: our online course counts toward professional development hours

Today is #NationalChildDay and #WorldChildrensDay, Laurel Collins, ED of Raffi Foundation, shares a message about Child Honouring and how every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and empowered to shape their world. To read the Covenant for Honouring Children: https://raffifoundation.org/

Today is #NationalChildDay, and to celebrate we asked Canadian MPs and Senators to talk about what #ChildHonouring means to them. ​It is a day to celebrate children and their remarkable gifts, and it's a reminder of what they need to grow to their full potential. #WorldChildrensDay #EarthandChild

A new song by Raffi "ABC Democracy" celebrates the spirit of liberty and invites parents, teachers and children to explore what democracy means & why it matters: https://raffifoundation.org/2025/10/abc-democracy/ Also comes with a study guide for students! #BelugaGrads #Teachers #ABCdemocracy

my new single “ABC Democracy” drops today! 🎵 an ode to liberty, anyone? 🔔 at raffifoundation .ca you’ll find a music video + the online study guide Inspiring Democracy for parents, teachers and kids grade 3 and up. 📣 let’s get kids singing & dancing DEMOCRACY! 🐳 right? #belugagrads

While in Toronto, Laurel Collins met with Alexa Gilmour, MPP, to discuss shared values of striving to ensure every child has the supports they need. When children feel loved, safe, and that they belong, families flourish, communities thrive, and our planet heals. #ChildHonouring #EarlyYears

Our Executive Director Laurel Collins is in Toronto this week for #Clean50 Summit to highlight Child Honouring as a framework for systemic change. She was a 2024 Clean16 Award Winner and will be facilitating a session at this year’s @clean50.bsky.social #EarthandChild #EarlyYears #Sustainability

Did you know? Every year we support projects that put children and the Earth at the heart of their purpose. Grant applications deadline is October 31. https://raffifoundation.org/grants-bursaries/ One-time or short-term initiatives that center around #earlyyears are welcome! #EarthandChild

Today is the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is an opportunity to reflect on systemic inequity that has persisted in regards to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and to learn about Canada's history in the spirit of truth and reconciliation

We’re thrilled to welcome @laurelcollins.bsky.social as our new Executive Director! Laurel brings a distinguished career in public service, advocacy, and leadership. “Laurel’s life work speaks to a deep and abiding love for children, justice, and the Earth" ~Raffi #ChildHonouring #EarthandChild

Laurel Collins, our new Executive Director, is speaking on creating systemic change by promoting the #ChildHonouring philosophy, a comprehensive children-first approach to building communities and restoring our planet raffifoundation.org/2025/09/laur... #EarthandChild @laurelcollins.bsky.social