Stories
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Finding a Place to Belong: Abundance’s Story
Abundance is claiming his right to equal participation with the support of school clubs. Because of his disability, he would struggle with his self esteem and wasn't able to participate in many school activities.
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How Madiha is standing strong for girls
Thatta in Sindh province is one of the most conservative areas of Pakistan, where girls are strongly discouraged from pursuing life outside their homes. Madiha refused to let tradition tell her what she, or any other girl, could or couldn’t do.
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A Former Refugee Inspires Young Students: Harriet’s Story
Harriet became a refugee as a child, but thanks to the support of her parents and teachers, managed to become a teacher in Uganda. Now, she's paying it forward by helping refugee children overcome the trauma of displacement to keep on learning.
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DRIVEN FROM HOME BUT KEEPING HOPES HIGH: HAYAT'S STORY
Hayat was forced to flee her home in District Tongo, Ethiopia, because of conflict. She arrived at a refugee settlement traumatised by the experience—but eager to find a way back into the classroom. Play-based lessons and psychosocial support games at a local school helped Hayat catch up on learning, connect with her peers, and start to process the trauma she experienced.
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Dorothy Finds Her Confidence Through Play
Once too shy to speak up in class, ten year old Dorothy discovered her confidence through play. With the support of Right To Play's engaging activities, she learned to express herself, write poetry, and dream big - now aspiring to become president. Through the power of play, Dorothy is building the skills she needs to shape her future.
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Finding a Reason to Love School: Jacob’s Story
Twelve-year-old Jacob transformed from a disengaged student to an enthusiastic learner through Right To Play’s SHARE programme. Using innovative play-based methods, the programme helped Jacob discover his talents in drama and sports while gaining crucial life skills.
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MAKING HISTORY DZIDZORNUS STORY
Dzidzornu made history this year by becoming her school's first female head prefect. In Ghana, head prefects play an important role in the school; they represent the student body with school management, and they act as a leader for their fellow students. Head prefects are almost always boys. But 18-year-old Dzidzornu defied the odds by running for the position and winning!
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HOW PETER WENT BACK TO LEARNING
Peter couldn’t afford a school that could accommodate his disabilities. That meant he wasn’t going to school at all. Thanks to the help of the Right To Play-trained school inclusion committee, Peter is back in class, learning and playing with his peers.
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