Stories
A Pathway Back to School: Hamza and Mustafa's Story
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Transforming Attitudes Towards Gender and Health: Ruth’s Story
Ruth’s Ugandan classroom was once divided by gender norms. Through the SHARE programme, she learned how to break down barriers and taboos, make learning inclusive and fun, and integrate sexual and reproductive health topics into her lessons.
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Parenting with Love: Vastina’s Story
Vastina once struggled to support the needs of her daughter, Christine, who lives with a disability. Poverty, social stigma, and inadequate support and services created stress and tension in their home. Through Right To Play’s Play To Grow parent education programme, she learned how to support Christine and her five other children.
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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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