Stories
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RISING: AISSA’S STORY
Mali is one of the toughest places on earth to be a girl. Countless girls have their educations and opportunities cut short by child marriage, dangerously early pregnancies, and female genital mutilation. … Read More
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HOLDING ON TO HER FUTURE: LEILA’S STORY
When she became pregnant, Leila thought it was the end of her education. More than half of girls in Mozambique do not finish primary school. The most common reason they drop out … Read More
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FARZANA FINDS INDEPENDENCE TO BUILD HER FUTURE
Farzana tried to make ends meet by stitching clothes for women in her neighbourhood. But, despite the challenges of providing for herself and her mother, Farzana never gave up. In 2016, Farzana … Read More
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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 … Read More
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HOW REDEMPTA HELPS STUDENTS FEEL SAFE AT SCHOOL
Physical punishment has been a long-standing practice in Rwanda—and in Redempta’s school. Her students were more afraid of being hit than interested in learning. Redempta experienced physical discipline when she was a … Read More
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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 … Read More
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HOW FATIMA KEPT HER REFUGEE FAMILY STRONG
Fatima’s family is one of the millions that have been profoundly affected by the Syrian Civil War. For the past seven years, she has been the primary caregiver for her two granddaughters. … Read More
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FINDING THE STRENGTH TO HELP OTHERS: AYA’S STORY
Before Right To Play became part of her life, Aya was shy and nervous in group settings. Now she fearlessly speaks to groups of girls and leads them through confidence-building activities. Read More
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