Stories
A Pathway Back to School: Hamza and Mustafa's Story
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Lessons for Life: Helena and Luís Empower Students
Students in Namaacha, Mozambique used to have little access to sexual and reproductive health education, and lessons were limited and stigmatised. After teachers Helena and Luís received a training by Right To Play, they began integrating topics like puberty, consent, HIV, and pregnancy prevention into their lessons using games, stories, and interactive activities.
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How Zoe and Miguel Became Sexual Health Advocates
Zoe and Miguel grew up in Namaacha, Mozambique without reliable sexual health education—facing silence, stigma, and the risks of early pregnancy and disease. Then the SHARE programme arrived, using play to break down taboos and open honest conversations.
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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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