Welcome to Yana Nation Foundation
Where Every Child Belongs, Learns & Shines
Yana Nation Foundation is a colorful universe of friends who celebrate diversity, inclusion, and kindness. Through fun characters like Daisy, Phibo, Sparkle, and Austin, we help children of all abilities feel seen, heard, and empowered — one story, one smile, and one adventure at a time. We believe You Are Not Alone — and YANA Nation is here to prove it.
Meet Phibo’s Buddies
Every Yana Nation character brings their own story, strength, and superpower:
Mephibosheth "Phibo"
A courageous adventurer who uses crutches and always brings his goat buddy along
Sparkle
A tech-savvy girl with Spina Bifida who rolls through life in style
Daisy
A bright spirit with Down Syndrome who loves art and helping friends
Austin
A music-loving problem-solver with big dreams and an even bigger heart
Phibo Buddies: From Coloring Book to Community Champions
Born from the pages of our inclusive coloring book The Amazing Adventures of Mephibosheth and His Buddies, the Phibo Buddies are more than just characters — they’re joyful ambassadors of compassion, conviction, and community change.
Story-Based Learning with Purpose
The story of Mephibosheth — a young boy who champions accessible playgrounds in his community — is at the heart of this program.
Building Inclusive Play Spaces
Phibo Buddies go beyond imagination and into action. Children are inspired to raise awareness and funds to build real-life, inclusive playgrounds — just like Mephibosheth…
Workshops & Classroom Kits
Educators and parents can bring the Nurturing Joy: Phibo Buddies program into their homes or classrooms.
Elevating Experiences While Learning Through Play
We enhance every moment with exceptional experiences. Yana Nation isn’t just about characters — it’s a world of playful learning!
Inclusive Playgrounds
Whether a child navigates the world on wheels, with crutches, or through sensory differences, we identify playgrounds that invite them to belong, participate, and shine.
Books & Story Cards
Heartwarming stories and character cards that teach kids about empathy, inclusion, and celebrating differences through the adventures of Yana Nation buddies.
Inclusive Coloring Book
We offer a series of coloring books featuring diverse characters that spark creativity and highlight the beauty of every child’s uniqueness.
Merchandise that Empowers
Shirts, plushies, stuffed animals, bags, and more designed to inspire confidence and celebrate the magic of being different together.
Yana Nation Buddies Promise
Be a buddie not a bully
Be kind you know you should be
Give a smile to everyone
Go ahead and try it might be fun
When you see someone with a frown
Do your best to turn it upside down
Be a buddie not a bully,
If you try I know you could be,
Make your buddies really happy,
It makes your heart go zippy zappy
So be a buddie not a bully, its fun
Dont be a doubting Thomas,
Be a buddie not a bully, thats the phibo buddie promise
What Our Clients Say About Our Services.
"My kids absolutely love this place! The activities are fun, engaging, & educational. It’s a safe and exciting space where they can learn, play, and make new friends. Highly recommended!"
Emma Markson
Mother of Rachel Tan and Jeremy Tan
"My kids absolutely love this place! The activities are fun, engaging, & educational. It’s a safe and exciting space where they can learn, play, and make new friends. Highly recommended!"
Amy Adams
Mother of Rachel Tan and Jeremy Tan
"My kids absolutely love this place! The activities are fun, engaging, & educational. It’s a safe and exciting space where they can learn, play, and make new friends. Highly recommended!"
Alice Bohm
Mother of Lucas Corrigan
