Stories
Changing the Game: Dela’s Story
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FROM SILENCE TO SCIENCE: MAHNOOR'S STORY
Mahnoor's father passed when she was very young, leaving her and her mother struggling with 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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Rising: Aissa’s Story
Twelve years ago Aissa joined a Right To Play programme. Now 26 years old, she is the founder of a non-profit organisation that empowers Malian girls using sports as a gateway to help them learn about their bodies and build their confidence.
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How a child of war became a warrior for peace: Malual’s Story
Right To Play alumnus Malual Bol Kiir, who fled war in South Sudan as a child and found his way to peace through the #PowerofPlay, has a message of hope for children in Right To Play programmes today. For 25 years, we've empowered a generation of children using play and sport to create peace in troubled places.
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Dorothy Finds Her Confidence Through Play
Once too shy to speak up in class, 10-year-old Dorothy discovered her confidence through play. With the support of Right To Play's engaging activities, she learned to express herself, write poetry, and dream big - now aspiring to become President. Through the power of play, Dorothy is building the skills she needs to shape her future.
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Plug in Play: Innovating Education Through Play and Technology
Imagine a classroom where learning is not just about memorising facts, but about creating, tinkering and exploring. This is the magic of the Plug in Play project, implemented by Right To Play with support from the LEGO Foundation. In playful, hands-on lessons, 116,000 students are delving into coding, robotics, and engineering, exploring their creativity, and building essential skills like problem solving, collaboration, and innovation – skills that will help them thrive in school and in life.
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Finding a Reason to Love School: Jacob’s Story
Twelve-year-old Jacob transformed from a disengaged student to an enthusiastic learner through Right To Play’s SHARE program. Using innovative play-based methods, the programme helped Jacob discover his talents in drama and sports while gaining crucial life skills. His story showcases how combining education with play can create lasting positive change for children, their families, and their communities. The programme's comprehensive approach to health education has strengthened family bonds and fostered more open dialogue about important health topics, while reaching hundreds of schools and health centres across the region.
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From Junior Leader to Community Healer: Daphine’s Story
From a shy four-year-old to a confident healthcare professional, Daphine’s journey is proof of the transformative power of play-based learning. Through Right To Play programmes, she developed the leadership skills and confidence that now enable her to make a difference in her community as a nurse. Today, she advocates for girls’ education and health, working to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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How Freda Keeps Her Large Class Learning
Throughout most of her career, Freda's approach to teaching was a one-way street: Freda taught, and her students listened. In 2021, Freda received training from Right To Play on how to make learning more engaging through play. The training was delivered through the Partners in Play project which is supported by the LEGO Foundation.
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