Stories
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BUILDING HER VISION FOR THE FUTURE: AISHA'S STORY
Aisha is only 13 but she knows what she wants from her life. She used to be shy and disengaged from school. Learning through play helped her connect to lessons, develop her skills and confidence, and believe in her dreams.
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FINDING HER VOICE THROUGH ART
Nour came to Lebanon with her parents as a refugee from the Syrian Civil War. Living as refugees meant discrimination and poverty. Nour found real comfort in writing and performing, even as challenges continued to pile up
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DREAMING OF A BRIGHTER FUTURE DANIYALS STORY
The story of how one boy is coping with the trauma of the Beirut explosion through Right To Play’s play-based mental health programme.
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The Confidence To Learn Victoria Story
Victoria is a bright and determined nine-year-old who dreams of being a doctor. Victoria knows that to achieve her dream, she has to do well in school. She’s able to pursue her dream thanks to the support of Tumaini, her Right To Play-trained teacher, who uses play in the classroom to make the classroom an engaging and inclusive place for both girls and boys.
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Advocating for Equality: Emelyne's Story
Emelyne was struggling in school, falling behind, and having difficulty affording supplies. Her father encouraged her to drop out. Now Emelyne is not only succeeding in the classroom, but she’s also using her voice to advocate for equality in her community.
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HOW AMBROISE IS MAKING SCHOOLS SAFE FOR CHILDREN
One in two Rwandan students report the use of violence in schools. But after attending a Right To Play training session, Ambroise realised that the use of violence in class had the opposite effect to what he and his fellow teachers were hoping to achieve.
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RESISTING EARLY MARRIAGE: HOW FELDA RETURNED TO SCHOOL AND BECAME A LEADER
Mozambique has one of the highest rates of child marriage globally. Almost 48% of girls will get married before they turn 18 years old. Many of these girls drop out of school and never go back. But, with the support of a Right To Play-organized Girls' Club, Felda was able to come back to school after an early marriage and become a leader.
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HOW BELISE IS PAYING IT FORWARD
Belise, 21, became pregnant while still finishing school. Social stigma made her feel unwelcome and ashamed at school. So, she dropped out. It took a lot of courage and special support for Belise to stand up to social pressure and claim her right to an education. Belise now works as a mentor for young mothers in the community, encouraging them to get back into school.
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