CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

We use the power of play to help the world’s most marginalized children stay mentally strong and become more emotionally resilient. Playing helps children recognize and express their emotions, overcome feelings of isolation and develop positive relationships with peers and family members, and deal with anxiety and boredom and build their ability to concentrate and focus on what’s important to them.

2020 Annual Report

2020 was a year of significant milestones and challenges, from celebrating 20 years of protecting, educating, and empowering children to rise above adversity through the power of play, to adapting to the harsh realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is our year in review.

From Struggle and Survival to Success for Refugee Children

For 33 million children around the world fleeing war, natural disasters, famines, or epidemics, everyday acts of childhood like packing a backpack or running outside are instead acts of survival and struggle. But you can change their story.

Palestinian Territories Emergency Appeal

Children have been killed and schools damaged during the recent conflict in the Palestinian Territories. Donate today to help extremely vulnerable children recover from trauma and get back to school.

Celebrating the Power of Sport

Sport is more than a crowded arena, an ace, a goal, or a buzzer-beater. It’s helping to overcome trauma and heal from the realities of war. It’s giving a strong voice to those that were rarely heard before. It’s promoting health and preventing disease, teaching fair play, teamwork and peace.

Advocating for girls’ right to education in Rwanda

In Rwanda, it is common for the burden of household chores and other familial responsibilities to fall to the girls, leaving them with less time for school and play. We're working with the communities to change attitudes and make sure girls have every opportunity the boys do.

Choose to challenge the rewind for girls

Choose to challenge the rewind. 11.2 million girls could be out of school forever because of COVID-19, their educations cut short by child marriage, early pregnancy, and other social pressures. We can’t let girls’ hopes and dreams be permanently extinguished.

Right To Play International welcomes Susan McIsaac as new CEO

Right To Play International is delighted to welcome Susan McIsaac as its new CEO. The accomplished nonprofit leader steps into the CEO position at the 20-year-old INGO as it strives to keep children safe and healthy, learning, and mentally strong in the face of COVID-19.

Sadio Mané Joins Right To Play as Global Ambassador

Star footballer, Sadio Mané will use his voice and profile to empower children through sport and education.

HELP CHILDREN STAND UP TO CRISIS

From COVID-19 and school closures to the Beirut Explosion, it has been a difficult time for children everywhere. But these kids refuse to let disasters, wars, inequality, and the pandemic determine and limit their futures.

Right To Play and the Liverpool FC Foundation Are Working Side by Side to Transform Children's Lives

Right To Play and the Liverpool Football Club Foundation are taking their partnership to a new level, working Side by Side to use the power of sport and play to empower vulnerable children in Bangkok, Liverpool, and beyond.

CEO Kevin Frey leaving Right To Play to head up UN-led global partnership

Right To Play’s CEO, Kevin Frey, will leave the organization at the end of December after a five-year tenure. Nonprofit leader and current Chief Philanthropy Officer Susan McIsaac has been appointed as new CEO.

Putting children first during COVID-19

Amid COVID-19, Right To Play has been taking action to keep children healthy and safe, learning, and mentally strong. We are using the power of play to protect, educate, and empower children to rise above adversity, and help their communities build back stronger.

Right To Play welcomes Dag Skattum as the new Chair of its International Board of Directors

Right To Play is proud to announce Dag Skattum as the new Chair of the organization’s International Board of Directors.

Keeping Kids Learning During School Closures

Keeping children learning amid COVID-19 school closures has been an enormous challenge all around the world. We're reaching millions with daily TV broadcasts in Mozambique that provide play-based lessons while children are home.

Broadcasting Hope

How girls in Tanzania are continuing to fight for their rights despite COVID-19. Using radio, we have reached more than 2.75 million girls and 2.15 million other community members in Tanzania with stories that help to challenge harmful traditional practices.

Girls On Track: Beatrice's Story

Beatrice is a student in Tanzania who felt that corporal punishment affected her school attendance. With support from the Isle of Man government, our Girls on Track programme is helping to create non-threatening learning environments for pupils and teachers through teacher training.

Right To Play's COVID-19 Emergency Appeal

COVID-19 is having a significant impact on communities around the world, including those which Right To Play serves. We will work to ensure the world’s most vulnerable children get the support they need during this crisis, but to do this, we need your help.

Nathan Redmond's #RightToPlayRhythm

To celebrate International Dance Day and mark one year since his life-changing visit to see Right To Play's work in Ghana, our Ambassador, Southampton FC star, Nathan Redmond, is giving away his Right To Play customised boots to one lucky fan with the best dance moves!

Welcome On Board!

Right To Play Program Results and Outlook (2017-2019)

Over the last 3 years we have continued to expand our programs to reach more children in 15 countries, creating new opportunities through play for those in vulnerable situations to experience quality education and acquire the life skills they need to succeed.

Celebrating 20 years of impact

Right To Play is celebrating its 20th anniversary of using the power of play to protect, educate and empower children around the world.

We Rise Against Child Labour

Child labour is one of the most pressing issues Right To Play works on. It sits at the intersection of poverty, diminished expectations, and systemic failures that come together to limit children’s futures and endanger their lives.

Play At Home: Games to Keep Children Healthy, Active and Engaged

We've adapted games for children to play at home with their families to cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.

Sing and dance along to the #RightToPlayRinse

The amazing children at Right To Play Ghana created a catchy song and dance to highlight the importance of handwashing, introducing the #RightToPlayRinse

COVID-19 RESPONSE: A MESSAGE FROM RIGHT TO PLAY CEO, KEVIN FREY

The COVID-19 virus is having a significant impact on communities around the world, including those which Right To Play serves. The children we work with are some of the most vulnerable and are particularly susceptible to the effects of a crisis like this one.

MADDIE HINCH BECOMES RIGHT TO PLAY AMBASSADOR

On International Women’s Day, Olympic gold medalist and three-time Hockey Goalkeeper of the year, Maddie Hinch becomes a Right To Play Ambassador

Chaokoh makes donation to LFC Foundation and Right To Play

Official Liverpool FC partner Chaokoh has made a charitable donation to LFC Foundation in support of its joint programmes with Right To Play.

LOUIS MASQUELIER-PAGE BECOMES RIGHT TO PLAY YOUNG AMBASSADOR

Youth Olympian, U14 British Skiing Champion, and World Junior Championships skier, Louis Masquelier-Page becomes Right To Play's first Young Ambassador.

Government of Canada announces new collaboration with Right To Play in Senegal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in Dakar on 26 February a new collaboration between the Government of Canada and Right To Play that will create a landmark new programme in Senegal — our first programme in the country.

Heidi Range becomes Right To Play Ambassador

Former member of British girl band, Sugababes, and Dancing on Ice and musical theatre star, has become an Ambassador for Right To Play

Right To Play Race Night raises the stakes and funds for vulnerable children

Supporters and stars from the world of sport and entertainment came together for a special evening at the Right To Play Race Night last week. Hosted by renowned broadcaster Clare Balding and four-time Winter Olympian, Chemmy Alcott at the InterContinental Hotel, Park Lane, guests celebrated the impact Right To Play’s work has on the lives of the disadvantaged children around the world.

Right To Play and Liverpool FC Foundation host joint event

Right To Play and Liverpool FC Foundation hosted a joint event on 3 October 2019 in the lead up to International Day of the Girl Child, to shine a light on the work of the two organisations.

Rowing through the Atlantic: All Oar Nothing

Three childhood best friends, will set sail on a journey of a lifetime. Rowing under the banner of ‘All Oar Nothing’, they will be attempting to cross the Atlantic unassisted from La Gomera to Antigua as a part of the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge. Right To Play is one of four chosen charities that will benefit from money raised as part of this epic challenge.

Liverpool FC debuts Right To Play logo on Champions League shirt

The Right To Play logo on Liverpool FC’s Champions League shirt recognises our exciting new partnership with the LFC Foundation, built on a shared belief that every child deserves to be safe, healthy and empowered through play.

Join our virtual field trip to Lebanon on 3 October 2019

Right To Play’s Field Facilitator Sarah El Jizi gives a live discussion on how sport and play are helping to build peaceful communities in Lebanon - save the plane ticket and join from your desk!

Football star Nathan Redmond visits our work in Ghana

From the privilege of the Premier League came the poverty around Accra. Nathan's field visit to see Right To Play's work in Ghana opened his eyes to the importance of education inside and outside of the classroom.

Right To Play and The Silkroad Ensemble team up to empower vulnerable Young people to rise

Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian youth perform alongside Yo-Yo Ma and other world-renowned musicians in Qasqas, Beirut.

Quick ways to support us

There are many ways you can get support Right To Play from using Amazon smile to celebration donations and challenge events.

The Stars Group extend partnership with Right To Play

The Stars Group has announced its support of charity partner Right To Play for a further two years with the aim of raising £1 million more to help provide a quality education to some of the world’s most vulnerable children

Join the Right To Play #shirtball challenge

A child in the developing world with a long-sleeved shirt often rules the playground and their shirt becomes a ball for everyone to enjoy play time! Now it’s your turn…

Right To Play and Liverpool FC Foundation team up in a global partnership to transform children’s lives

Liverpool FC Foundation, the official charity of Liverpool Football Club, is joining Right To Play in a partnership to transform the lives of vulnerable children around the world.

Sell out Sports Quiz raises staggering amount for the most vulnerable children

The annual Right To Play Sports Quiz took place on 15 May at Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s, hosted by broadcaster, John Inverdale. The outstanding generosity of Right To Play’s supporters raised a staggering £262,000 towards Right To Play’s life-changing work at this sell-out event.

Nathan Redmond - the boots that change the world

To mark International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, and to shine a light on being an Ambassador for Right To Play, Southampton FC player Nathan Redmond wore customised boots with Right To Play's iconic logo.

Isle of Man Government Supports Pioneering Right To Play Project in Tanzania

Girls on Track project designed to improve the quality of education for 20,000 children, including 12,000 girls.

Sarah Lindsay becomes Right To Play Ambassador to support children in our programmes

Three time Olympian, health and fitness expert, entrepreneur and Co-founder of ROAR Fitness named as Ambassador for international children’s charity.

Lights, Camera, Emotion

Right To Play's upcompromising We RISE film campaign is a masterclass in emotive storytelling. Check out the article by Right To Play UK National Director, Nikki Skipper which has been featured in Fundraising magazine.

Memorable night at the Right To Play Party 2018

Supporters and stars from the world of sport came together for a special evening at The Right To Play Party 2018. Hosted by Chemmy Alcott at the impressive One Marylebone, guests celebrated the inspiring impact Right To Play’s work on the lives of the children in our programmes.

Xiaomi selects Right To Play as Charity Partner for UK Launch

Right To Play has been selected by global technology leader Xiaomi as the charity partner for its UK launch in November 2018.

QuirkyAccom.com and Right To Play partner to give the gift of play this Autumn

Right To Play is thrilled to have been chosen by QuirkyAccom.com as charity partner for their Autumn competition.

Behind our brand refresh

Right To Play has a new logo and we have also refreshed our brand look and feel.

Gender equality: How we make a difference

Around the world, our learning programmes are making a difference and bridging the gender divide for thousands of girls and women, as these personal stories illustrate.

PokerStars Ambassador, Andre Akkari wins for Right To Play

Our partner, PokerStars, part of The Stars Group, recently organised a celebrity charity tournament during their European Poker Tour stop in Barcelona. Andre Akkari, who won the tournament for Right To Play, The Stars Group’s official global charity partner.

Right To Play Sports Quiz is a smashing success

The third Right To Play Sports Quiz took place on 10 May at The Grange, St Pauls. Hosted by broadcaster, John Inverdale, the Sports Quiz featured video questions from Athletics legend Allyson Felix and speed skating star Elise Christie.

Right To Play helps secure a huge win for millions of girls at the G7

A message from our CEO Kevin Frey at the G7 Summit

Right To Play announced as Charity of Choice for the 2018 Sports Book Awards

Right To Play has been selected as the charity of choice for the 2018 Sports Book Awards. Athlete Ambassador Chemmy Alcott spoke at the event on behalf of Right To Play.

Players chip in to help PokerStars raise $50,000 for Right To Play

Poker players typically come through when asked. Take the recent event held by PokerStars, a play money tournament to raise money for Right To Play, who help disadvantaged children around the world.

Jazmin Sawyers becomes a Right To Play Ambassador

British Athletics athlete and European and Commonwealth silver medalist, Jazmin Sawyers, has become an Athlete Ambassador for Right To Play.

From football to field trips: How PokerStars employees are making a difference to Right To Play

PokerStars, our biggest corporate partner, which is part of The Stars Group, and Right To Play are continuing the partnership with Douglas Athletic FC for the 2017/2018 season. The club will be holding a poker night at the end of March where they hope to build on the last season's notable fundraising total.

Inspiring Refugee Story at Big Red Ball 2017 - a poignant reminder of Right To Play's life-changing work

An inspirational message from refugee and UN-award winner Malual Bol Kirr provided an important reminder of Right To Play’s life-changing work as supporters and stars from the world of sport came together for an evening of fine-dining and entertainment at the Big Red Ball 2017.

Team Right To Play members smash last year's Royal Parks Half Marathon Fundraising Target

At the start of October, 44 Team Right To Play members took on the Royal Parks Half Marathon. It was a brilliant day, with perfect running conditions. The event was also a huge fundraising success for our runners who collectively raised over £31,000.

Shining a light on our work at the IAAF World Championships

We are proud to have been charity partner of the biggest sporting event in London this summer to reach a wider audience, promote our shared values and fundraise to support our work in educating and empowering over one million children every week through our play-based learning programmes.

Premier League star Nathan Redmond signs to Right To Play

Right To Play is very pleased to welcome Southampton FC forward and Senior England International Nathan Redmond as our latest Athlete Ambassador.

#TeamRightToPlay members Cusco2Cusco reach a milestone

​Team Right To Play members Cusco2Cusco reached a milestone recently by raising an incredible £40,000 in their South American fundraising quest.

Celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace - a global initiative celebrated annually on 6th April - evolved from a belief that play has the power to transform the world and is an effective tool in humanitarian, development and peace building efforts.

Right To Play and PokerStars extend partnership

Right To Play and PokerStars have recently announced an extension to their long-standing partnership.

Successful evening at Right To Play Women's Network Well-being event

Over 100 guests gathered at the Right To Play Women's Network's well-being event held on 16 March 2017 at our partner - Microsoft's offices in Paddington, to discuss the theme of well-being, to network and to learn more about Right To Play's programmes.

Right To Play to be official charity partner of British Athletics

The children’s education charity and the UK’s governing body for athletics are teaming up to inspire athletics fans to give vulnerable children around the world a sporting chance in life.

Legendary England Rugby Player Mike Tindall joins Right To Play as an Athlete Ambassador

Right To Play is delighted to announce legendary England rugby player - and rugby World Cup winner - Mike Tindall as an Athlete Ambassador.

Supporters celebrate the inspiring role of Right To Play's coaches at the Big Red Ball 2016

Supporters and stars from the world of sport came together for a special evening at Right To Play UK’s fifth Big Red Ball last night..

NASA Chief Scientist: Play and games can help develop future leaders

The Right To Play Women's Network was privileged to hear from Dr Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist, at the first event of 2016.

Legendary Athlete Derek Redmond joins Right To Play as an Ambassador

Right To Play is delighted to announce legendary British athlete Derek Redmond as a new Ambassador.

The Mississippi Million: A lasting legacy for Right To Play

Nearly twelve months ago, Right To Play UK’s outgoing Chairman, John Pritchard, embarked upon an incredible journey: he and his Challenge Crew rowed an astonishing 2,320 miles in 86 days down the length of the mighty Mississippi River.

Tennis star Petra Kvitova names as Right To Play Global Athlete Ambassador

Right To Play is thrilled to announce Czech tennis superstar Petra Kvitova as its new, global Athlete Ambassador.

Billie Jean King becomes Honorary Chair of the Right To Play Women's Network

The Right to Play Women's Network is delighted to announce that sports icon and humanitarian, Billie Jean King, has become its Honorary Chair.

Mississippi Million Challenge reaches its conclusion in New Orleans

For the last three months, Olympic rower and Chairman of Right To Play UK, John Pritchard, and other crew members have been rowing the Mississippi River - in hand-crafted Victorian skiffs - to raise $1 million for Right To Play.

Chemmy Alcott finds peace in Rwanda

Britain's number one female alpine skier and Right To Play Ambassador, Chemmy Alcott, visited Right To Play projects in Rwanda. Here is a piece Chemmy wrote about her experience.

The Mississippi Million Challenge begins

After months of planning, the Mississippi Million participants finally took to the water to begin their challenge to row the length of the Mississippi river in aid of Right To Play.

Mississippi Million supports one million children

Ex-Olympic rower and Chairman of Right To Play UK, John Pritchard, will row the length of the Mississippi river, we take a look at what this challenge will mean to children and young people around the world.