Asante Rafiki means ‘Thank You Friend’ in Swahili, and embodies the spirit of the Rafiki Surgical Missions that have helped hundreds of Tanzanians with congenital deformities and burns injuries.

Tanzania, in East Africa, is home to 38 million people, and while politically stable, it remains one of the poorest nations in the world. Rafiki surgical teams treat patients, who without their help would go on untreated and suffering their whole lives. The Australian teams also work closely with the local medical teams to share expertise in areas such as anaesthetics, surgery and health care.

This year's Rafiki Ball will be held at Burswood on the 18th June 2011, head to the Rafiki Ball page for more information and to download the booking form.