Stories
Changing the Game: Dela’s Story
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From Fighter to Coach: How Franck Inspires Young People
Franck is a respected Coach, entrepreneur, and community leader in Maramvya, Burundi. He was once part of a violent political youth group that targeted those with opposing views, but becoming a Coach through Right To Play’s Amahoro and Twabinire peacebuilding projects, he found a new path.
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From Player to Pioneer: How Asia Is Breaking Barriers for Girls in Pakistan
Asia, an award-winning athlete herself, trained as a Coach with Right To Play and is now Assistant Director of Sports for the city of Mardan, empowering girls to participate and thrive in sport.
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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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STANDING UP FOR HERSELF: RAHEELA'S STORY
When Raheela moved to a new school, she felt isolated and was bullied by the other girls. It got so bad that she nearly dropped out. But a teacher noticed what was going on and helped her to form connections with her peers that stopped the bullying.
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EMPOWERED TO LEARN: LAILA'S STORY
The prevailing view in Laila's village in Pakistan is that educating girls is a waste of time, so she didn't go to school. But Right To Play helped her learn how to read, and now she is sharing that gift with others.
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CONNECTING HEALTH AND EDUCATION: ESPERANCE'S STORY
The My Education, My Future programme is providing opportunities for girls in Tanzania and Burundi to learn about sexual health, and help keep young refugees like Esperance in school.
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Building Greener Schools and Communities in Kampala
Children are learning about sustainability through a Right To Play-supported Environment Club in Kampala, Uganda. The combination of hands-on activities and in-class learning is helping students become more aware of environmental issues and take proactive steps to address them.
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Finding Joy in Parenting: Benia’s Story
Benia was a struggling single father in Uganda, overwhelmed by personal challenges and disconnected from his children. But through Right To Play’s Play to Grow programme, he learned to use play-based learning to strengthen his bond with his sons. Now, Benia spends his days laughing, playing football, and crafting toys with his children, proving that a little play can transform lives and families.
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