Stories
Fighting for Her Future: Fatou’s Story
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When Sirenie Took the Field, Girls Followed
In Sirenie’s community in Burundi, girls who played football were often criticised and discouraged. Many believed sport was only for boys. But Sirenie thought otherwise. Read More
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How Elisabeth Found Belonging and Became a Champion Through Wrestling
Born stateless after her parents fled conflict in Guinea-Bissau, Elisabeth grew up without citizenship, official documents, or a clear sense of belonging. Through the Right To Play–supported RECAF-Jeu project, everything changed. Read More
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When Diarra Found Basketball, She Found Her Voice
Diarra, a 14‑year‑old from Ziguinchor, used to feel isolated due to chronic asthma and frequent absences from school. After joining a basketball club supported by Right To Play’s RECAF‑Jeu project, she grew … Read More
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How Play Brought Ahmed Back to Learning
15-year-old Ahmed used to skip school to play cricket in the streets because lessons felt dull and joyless. But when Right To Play’s Roshan Rastay programme brought play into his classroom he … Read More
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From Local Coach To Global Referee: Bilal’s Story
Thanks to training from Right To Play, Bilal is now a FIFA international referee and the founder of two thriving football academies in Tripoli that give more than 150 children, many of … Read More
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How Hafeeza Sparked Joy in Learning
In Makli, Pakistan, teacher Hafeeza used play-based learning from Right To Play’s Roshan Rastay programme to transform her classroom. Once disengaged, her students now learn with joy and confidence, attend school regularly, … Read More
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From Withdrawn to Confident: How Play Unlocked Hamza’s Potential
Hamza started school shy, withdrawn, and far behind. With limited support during the pandemic and early schooling done online, he missed key moments of learning and connection. But over four years in … Read More
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From Player to Pioneer: How Asia Is Breaking Barriers for Girls in Pakistan
Asia, an award-winning athlete herself, trained as a Coach with Right To Play and is now Assistant Director of Sports for the city of Mardan, empowering girls to participate and thrive in … Read More
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