Raffi
- Children’s entertainer, songwriter, ecology advocate, entrepreneur, author, and children’s champion. Raffi, the man who brought his music to millions of children who now delight their own children and grandchildren.
- His string of gold and platinum-selling recordings in North America — including the beloved “Baby Beluga”— speak for themselves. But at the root of the Raffi story is a pioneering commitment to respect his young fans, a commitment that blossomed into an overarching belief that children who are respected and loved grow into loving, caring adults who, in turn, can help create a more caring world.
- Child Honouring: Raffi’s Vision
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. In 1997, Raffi developed a holistic philosophy he called Child Honouring. The heart of this vision was expressed two years later in A Covenant for Honouring Children, Raffi’s poetic declaration of our commitment to the young. The Covenant and Principles are now circulated widely in public health and education circles. - Co-editor of Child Honouring: How to Turn This World Around, which details the philosophy of Child Honouring
- Raffi has been hailed for his work as “Canada’s all time children’s champion”
...the most popular children's entertainer in the western world...
Simply amazing! Everyone needs Raffi in their life. Especially now, hearing his presentation was exactly what I needed. I feel motivated to continue doing the very best I can for my students. I have already begun studying his 9 Principles of Children Honouring!
Raffi engaged Convocation immediately and powerfully. Students graduating were of the "beluga generation" and obviously connected with Raffi's messages -- they were moved to a standing ovation, a rare event at our ceremonies.
Raffi's presentation was informational and inspiring--his combination of spoken and lyrical delivery set a tone which moved many in the audience to see their relationships with children in a different light.