Stories
How Fatoumata Brought the Smiles Back to a Displacement Camp in Mali
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The Gym in Saida Where Nobody Watches You Train
When Iman saw girls, young women, and young people with disabilities excluded from sport in Saida, Lebanon, she decided to create a space where they could belong. Read More
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From Scavenging Balls to Building Futures: Daniel’s Story
What began as a child’s fascination with play became a lifelong mission. Right To Play alumnus Daniel Oguzu now mentors children in Uganda using the same games that helped him escape poverty … Read More
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Play Showed Foni Who She Could Become
Foni, a young refugee from South Sudan living in Pagirinya Settlement in Uganda, faced peer pressure, isolation, and a lack of direction after displacement uprooted her family's life and education. Through Right … Read More
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Antou Was Meant to Be Married — Instead, She Found Her Way Back to School
Twelve-year-old Antou was facing forced marriage and exclusion from school after her family was displaced by conflict in Mopti, Mali. Without documentation or protection, her future was being decided for her. Here's … Read More
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How Seynabou Leads Girls in Senegal to Break Barriers Through Sport
Girls in Sédhiou face strong cultural barriers that limit their participation in sports and leadership. Few women are recognised as coaches, and many girls lack safe spaces to build confidence and life … Read More
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Kadidia: The Teacher Who Learned to Teach All Over Again
In Bandiagara, Mali, years of conflict and displacement filled Kadidia's classroom with children carrying trauma — and left her without the tools to reach them. Through Right To Play's EMPOWER project, Kadidia … Read More
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How Play Helped Rachele Find Her Strength Again
In Burundi, stigma and limited access to mental health support can make it difficult for young women experiencing emotional distress to seek help. But Rachele found support and healing through play. Read More
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From the Sidelines to Leadership: Kémo’s Rise Through Sport
Growing up with a disability in rural Senegal, Kémo was often confined at home and excluded from sports and social life, leading to isolation and low confidence. Through Right To Play’s RECAF‑Jeu … Read More
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