Stories

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!

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.

SOARING HIGH IN THE AIR: FATIMA’S STORY

When Fatima first joined Right To Play as a coach, she never dreamed about the opportunities it would open up. Fatima, reflecting on how things are changing for girls and women in her village, has just one thing to say: “I finally proved them wrong.”

Plug in Play: Innovating Education Through Play and Technology

Imagine a classroom where learning is not just about memorizing facts, but about creating, tinkering, and exploring. This is the magic of the Plug in Play project, implemented by Right To Play with support from the LEGO Foundation.  In playful, hands-on lessons, 116,000 students are delving into coding, robotics, and engineering, exploring their creativity, and building essential skills like problem solving, collaboration, and innovation – skills that will help them thrive in school and in life.

How Amna is Levelling the Playing Field for Girls

Amna’s journey to leadership in sports wasn’t an easy road. After everything she’s overcome to find her feet on the cricket pitch, Amna is determined to level the playing field for Pakistan’s female athletes.

Coaching A Community: Arif’s Story

At the beginning of his life-changing journey, Arif was a self-confessed football enthusiast with a dream to teach the children in the Haroon community and provide them with good opportunities. Using his passion for football, and the valuable training from the Side by Side team in Thailand, Arif has developed the skills and confidence to lead training sessions for children.

MEET NATALIE, A COACH BUILDING PEACE IN BURUNDI

The Confidence To Learn: Victoria's 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.