And now for some Good News from Africa .......

Poverty rates throughout the African continent have been falling steadily, and much faster than previously thought, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.

The death rate of children under five years of age is dropping, with “clear evidence of accelerating rates of decline,” according to The Lancet.

Perhaps most encouragingly, Africa is “among the world’s most rapidly growing economic regions.” 

Colourful, Versatile Kikois Are Here

 A Kikoi - what is that?

Take a leaf out of the Kenyan book, and get a Kikoi.

Use it as they do.

It's a sarong, a tablecloth, a throw, a shawl, a beach wrap, a picnic blanket... you name it.

And, as it's made of durable machine washable cotton, it will serve all these purposes for a very long time.

Have a look.

http://www.justafrica.com.au/products.asp?categoryID=28



Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted during its 62nd session in New York City on 13 September 2007.

The UN describes it as –

… "an important standard for the treatment of indigenous people, that will undoubtedly be a significant tool towards eliminating human rights violations, and assist in combating discrimination and marginalization."

It is estimated that indigenous people number 370 million across the world.

Here is a selection of the traditional work of some of these people:

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Text courtesy of http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

New Arrivals - Homewares

Mudcloth Table Runners

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Wooden Bowls

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Salad Servers

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ABC1: An African Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby

Don't forget ABC1 8.30pm tonight - the second part of Jonathan Dimbleby's 'African Journey.' This time Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. If you missed it, catch it again on ABC iView.

Grazia Magazine: Issue 114

Very happy to have some of our jewellery - a traditional Zulu choker from South Africa, and a Masai bracelet from Kenya - featured in Grazia magazine. With their bright colours and geometric designs, beadwork is the perfect summer/beachwear accessory! But do take them off before you go for a swim.

Model (below) wears traditional Zulu bead necklace and Masai bracelet.

Shop This: http://www.justafrica.com.au/product.asp?categoryID=26&productID=1001&catpage=3 and http://www.justafrica.com.au/product.asp?categoryID=24&productID=1130&catpage=6

Stonnington Leader - News

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Melbourne Weekly - See & Do

Magic Africa Exhibition

Heidi Lange

Magic Africa

April 24 - May 8

at Just Africa

UNESCO prize winner Heidi Lange is an artist who has succumbed to Africa's magic and now, in turn, enchants us with her artwork of an unspoilt Africa. Having lived in Kenya's beautiful Rift Valley for over 30 years, her romanticised and stylised work is inspired by a fascination with the African tribes and their cultural traditions.

This collection of silk screen prints shows Heidi's special affinity for the famous Masai, who roam the Serengeti plains; for the women of Kenya with their elaborate personal adornment, and for the bountiful animals and plants of the savannah.

Heidi is a UNESCO, UNEP, Festival due Mondi and Golden Minerva prize winner. She has Public Works at SIDA's headquarters in Stockholm, at the Seronera and Wildenstein's Lodges in Tanzania, and at Africana in Tokyo. She has exhibited world-wide, in places as diverse as Paris and Milan, to Cartagena, Colombia.

To see more of Heidi's work click here 

...or for any further information, contact Annwen on 9824 8750

Magic Africa Exhibition - Extended Dates

Heidi Lange

Magic Africa

18 March - 2 May

Matt's Bar @ Yering Station

We're pleased to say that the exhibition of Heidi Lange's work at Yering Station will now continue for an extended period in Matt's Bar (upstairs from the Cellar Door)

About 30 prints will remain on show. Admission is free, and a 30% commission from all sales are donated to the Leukaemia Auxiliary of the Royal Children's Hospital.

To see more of Heidi's work click here

Matt's Bar @ Yering Station 

(Picture source: yering.com)

Yering Station

38 Melba Highway

Yarra Glen

VIC 3775

(Melways Ref. 275, B6)

Opening Hours

10am - 5pm weekdays

10am - 6pm weekends

Contact Details

Savaad Felich

Exhibition Coordinator - Yering Station Art Gallery

(03) 9730 0102

Magic Africa Exhibition

Heidi Lange

Magic Africa

5 February - 14 March

Yering Station Art Gallery

Just Africa is proud to represent award-winning artist Heidi Lange in Australia. Over 70 of Heidi's works are currently on display at the Yering Station Art Gallery.

Admission is free, and a 30% commission from all sales are donated to the Leukaemia Auxiliary of the Royal Children's Hospital.

To see more of Heidi's work click here

Yering Station
38 Melba Highway
Yarra Glen
VIC 3775
(Melways Ref. 275, B6)

Opening Hours
10am - 5pm weekdays
10am - 6pm weekends

Contact Details
Savaad Felich
Exhibition Coordinator - Yering Station Art Gallery
(03) 9730 0102