I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

by Patrick Penrose Published Nov 13, 2025

My parents have visited an orphanage in Benin, Africa. Children there don’t have many toys, especially things that are their own and not to be shared with others. Since I love making crochet and amigurumi toys, I designed and handmade 30 little plushies, so that all children would have their own, unique little toy to play with or hang on a school bag.

Last year I was able to donate a solar lamp and today children can play or do homework when the sun goes down. If you would like to support this project, the money I make from selling these items on Etsy will be spent on food for the orphanage.

What animals should I make for children next? Please, share your ideas.

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#1 Chicken

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#2 Dolphin

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#3 Fox

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#4 Elephant

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#5 Orca

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#6 Monkey

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#7 Frog

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#8 Koala

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#9 Lion

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#10 Mouse

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#11 Octopus

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#12 Owl

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#13 Panda

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#14 Parrot

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#15 Pig

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#16 Pinguin

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#17 Platypus

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#18 Polar Bear

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#19 Beaver

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#20 Rabbit

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#21 Moose

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#22 Seal

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#23 Squirrel

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#24 Tiger

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#25 Turtle

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#26 Bear

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#27 Bee

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#28 Dog

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#29 Cat

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

#30 Chick

I Handmade 30 Little Animal Plushies For Orphans In Africa

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