Stories

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• A Pathway Back to School: Hamza and Mustafa's Story

  Hamza and Mustafa were forced to drop out of school when their parents could no longer afford school fees. Their mother heard about an accelerated learning programme being offered at a nearby non-formal education centre that helped out-of-school students catch up on learning and stream back into the school system. The boys were sceptical at first, but the games their teacher used made learning maths and reading fun and not intimidating. They earned their certificate and are now in Grade 7.

• FROM SILENCE TO SCIENCE: MAHNOOR'S STORY

  Mahnoor's father passed when she was very young, leaving her and her mother strugglingwith poverty. As a girl, Mahnoor struggled to speak up or claim her agency. Thanks to her Right To Play-trained Coach, Shamim, Mahnoor developed her confidence and resilience. She became a Junior Leader who inspired many other girls in the school. Now 20, Mahnoor is studying to become a gynaecologist so she can help women and girls in her community.

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