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Right To Play Rwanda in 360

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Experience The Power of Learning Through Play

Join us and experience a day in the life of teachers and students in a Right To Play-supported school in Rwanda.

Right To Play has been working in Rwanda for more than 20 years. Since 2014, we’ve been supporting children’s education by training teachers how to incorporate play to make learning fun and engaging.

Tens of thousands of teachers have learned how to use positive discipline in classes instead of relying on corporal punishment, how to develop lessons that encourage girls and boys to participate equally, how to use play to keep students’ attention and boost literacy, numeracy, and holistic learning; and how to support children to develop a lifelong love of learning.

These teachers have and will support millions of learners to achieve academically and develop socio-emotional learning skills and leadership abilities that help them in learning and in life.

We visited a school in Bugesera to meet some of the students and teachers there and play is transforming their experience of teaching and learning. . Join Tonny on his walk to school, play a game with Jean and his class, learn how Redempta stopped using corporal punishment in class, and meet Aurore, a leader in her school’s Girls' Club.

Note: The videos below use YouTube's immersive video player. You can also view them using a VR headset by going to this YouTube link.


Tonny's Walk To School

Step into Tonny's shoes and accompany him on his morning walk to school. You'll meet his friends, see his community, and hear what he loves about school.


How Redempta Stopped Using Corporal Punishment in Class

Redempta has been a teacher for more than 20 years. While corporal punishment is prevalent in Rwandan schools, Redempta has been able to stop using it in her class. Hear from her how she did it, and watch how she uses play-based lessons to keep her students motivated and engaged.


Teacher Jean de La Croix demonstrates learning through play

Play is a mainstay in Jean de La Croix's classroom. Watch how he uses games to teach his students life skills that help them thrive.


Break Time

Spend recess with the students at this Rwandan primary school


Meet Aurore, Girls Club Leader

Aurore is a high school student in Rwanda who dreams of being a doctor. She talks about the challenges she and other girls face in going to school, and her hopes for her future.