Stories
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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-organised Girls' Club, Felda was able to come back to school after an early marriage and become a leader.
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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. UKNO
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Ella and Joyce are advocating for their right to education
Ella, 15, was out of school for more than two years before a back-to-school campaign aimed at improving access to quality education for primary school-aged children, especially girls, helped her return. Listen to Ella describe her experience.
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GOING BACK TO SCHOOL: BISMAH'S STORY
Bismah wants to be a doctor so she can help others. But her mother can’t afford the fees for school. Thanks to help from Right To Play, Bismah is going back to school, where she can keep on chasing her dream. Watch Bismah's story.
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Helping Young Refugees Prevent HIV: Robert’s Story
Robert was skeptical of the power of play at first. But he quickly discovered that play-based learning and sport for development could change the lives of young refugees and children living in poverty in Uganda.
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Big Goals: Tauseef’s Story
Tauseef is from the well-known football hub of Lyari, Pakistan. But the town is also plagued with poverty, violence and drugs. Tauseef and Right To Play are working with the boys and girls of Lyari to build confidence, communication, and leadership skills.
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FINDING HIS PASSION: JAYDEN'S STORY
Jayden lives in a remote Indigenous community in British Columbia, and was feeling isolated. Our PLAY (Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth) programme helped him connect with others and discover a new passion along the way.
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GIVING BACK: KAINAT'S STORY
After Kainat’s father passed away, she struggled to finish her university courses. Right To Play helped her become a coach, find the confidence in herself, and complete her studies. She passes those lessons on to other girls in her community, leading them through games and activities that unlock their belief in themselves. Watch Kainat's story.
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